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Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded worn as well (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from transmission but excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear rebound straps slightly deteriorated
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front front suspension components has started to rust and brake system
Nearside Front steering arm has slight play
Rear rear suspension components has started to rust and brake system
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front front suspension components has started to rust and brake system
Nearside Front steering arm has slight play
Rear rear suspension components has started to rust and brake system
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coolent leak
front number plate cracked
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate cracked
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate cracked
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front number plate cracked
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front number plate cracked
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front number plate cracked
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front number plate cracked
oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front washer bottle mount slight corrosion
Battery insecure
Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both sides plastic sill covers fitted / unable to test / check areas???
engine oil level low
fuel pump hoses slightly deteriorated/ perished
off side front lower mount slightly insecure
screen wipers slightly slow inoperation / cross screen???
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both sides plastic sill covers fitted / unable to test / check areas???
engine oil level low
fuel pump hoses slightly deteriorated/ perished
off side front lower mount slightly insecure
screen wipers slightly slow inoperation / cross screen???
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
both sides plastic sill covers fitted / unable to test / check areas???
brake servo hose ????
engine oil level low???
fuel pump hoses slightly deteriorated / perished
near side front door slightly difficult to latch / closed / second latch
near side front steering idler raley / shaft / bushes slightly worn / free movement / track rod fouls gearbox area full right turn
off side fromt seat front lower mount slightly insecure
wiper operation slightly slow / cross screen
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
VIN incomplete ZAR missing from computer system???
both sides lower outer plastic sill covers fitted / unable to check areas correctly???
fuel cap seal???
screen damp inside / slightly poor view ???
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Inner Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Offside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
VIN incomplete ZAR missing from computer system???
both sides lower outer plastic sill covers fitted / unable to check areas correctly???
fuel cap seal???
screen damp inside / slightly poor view ???
Front Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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H726 XAG is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 H726 XAG, 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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H726 XAG is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 9 August 1990.
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