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H20 AMS

1990 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

159,841 mi
Last recorded159,841 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider86,126 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 AMS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 159,841 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 158,784 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 158,784 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 157,782 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 157,395 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 157,395 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced side rail corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2016 156,654 miles

gear box mount insecure

weld repaires covered over with under seal

Fail 26 Jul 2016 156,654 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

gear box mount insecure

weld repaires covered over with under seal

Fail 24 Jun 2016 156,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to sill end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering locking device missing inner track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor to sill not fully seem welded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside and off side front of floor [jacking point areas] heavily corroded but not within prescribed areas

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under body and inner wheel arches under sealed

weld repairs present and are under sealed

Pass 13 May 2013 156,147 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 156,126 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 155,487 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 155,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 154,764 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 153,884 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 153,129 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 153,124 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?

Based on 124,331 MOT tests across 8,177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,906
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
8,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,433
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,048
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,697
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,135
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H20 AMS is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,126 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H20 AMS, 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 36 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H20 AMS is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 14 November 1990.

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