MOT Status
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123,255 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
sill covers fitted
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced osr inner sill osr jacking point osr floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
sill covers fitted
Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
clutch dragging
drivers door dropped
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear suspension component corrosion
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Rear suspension component corrosion
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
sill covers fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
sill covers fitted
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stays on with headlights and wont extinguish (1.3.2f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
oil leak
oil leaks
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
brake disks rusty
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces
front wiper blades split
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GJZ 272 is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 82,049 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Spider fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJZ 272, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Alfa Romeo Spider typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 30 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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GJZ 272 is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 19 December 1996.
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