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Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
All suspension components slightly corroded
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Car undersealed not allowing full inspection of brake pipes
Front and rear suspension components rusty
Front hubs rusty
Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Car undersealed not allowing full inspection of brake pipes
Front and rear suspension components rusty
Front hubs rusty
Front lower radiator support corroding
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Front cross member lower radiator support (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Headlamp aim too low Both front (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush And offside front (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Radiator support rusty
Underside rusty
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened And offside (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken Offside cable (3.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both front (2.7.3)
coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Offside rear Spring location (2.4.C.1b)
Front and rear suspension rusty
Radiator support rusty
Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
front and rear suspention very badly corroding
hi res brake light not working
underside rusty
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
front and rear suspention very badly corroding
hi res brake light not working
underside rusty
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front shock absorber boots slpit
radiator carrier rusted
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
front shock absorber boots slpit
radiator carrier rusted
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Spare tyre defective
front radiator support bracket corroding badly.
n/s/f wishbone bush deteriorating.
o/s+n/s/f mcpherson struts corroding.
play in n/s/r lower suspension arm joint.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
damage to windscreen zone B smaller than 40mm.
front exhaust corording/deteriorating.
front exhaust minor leak.
front mcpherson struts corroding.
front radiator support corroding badly.
n/s/r shock absorber starting to weep.
o/s+n/s/f brakes judder slightly.
o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.
o/s/r fuel pipe corroding.
play in steering colum.
wiper blades starting to deteriorate.
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
damage to windscreen zone B smaller than 40mm.
front exhaust corording/deteriorating.
front exhaust minor leak.
front mcpherson struts corroding.
front radiator support corroding badly.
n/s/r shock absorber starting to weep.
o/s+n/s/f brakes judder slightly.
o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to crack+perish.
o/s/r brake disc corroding.
o/s/r fuel pipe corroding.
play in steering colum.
wiper blades starting to deteriorate.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
damage to windscreen zone B smaller than 40mm.
front exhaust minor leaks.
front inner brake discs corroding .
front lower radiator support bracket badly corroded.
front number plate starting to deteriorate.
n/s/r shock absorber starting to weep.
n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.
o/s+n/s/f brake judder slightly.
o/s/r brake disc pitted/corroding.
o/s/r handbrake cable return spring missing.
play in n/s/r tie bar bush/joint.
rear view mirror missing.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
damage to windscreen zone B smaller than 40mm.
front exhaust minor leak.
front inner brake discs corroding/deteriorating.
front lower radiator bracket corroding badly.
front number plate starting to deteriorate.
imbalance in front brakes.
n/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly.
o/s/r brake disc pitted/corroding.
o/s/r handbrake cable return spring briken.
play in n/s/r tie bar bush/joint.
rear view mirror missing.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
damage to windscreen in zone B smaller than 40mm.
front anti roll bar corroding.
front suspension/shock absorbers corroding.
fuel pipes corording.
n/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.
play in n/s steering rack arms/joint.
play in n/s/r tie bar ball joint.
play in n/s/r wheel bearing.
rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.
rear inner brake discs starting to pitt/corrode
rear suspension/subframe corroding.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
play in n/s/r tie bar ball joint.
play in n/s/r wheel bearing.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
damage to windscreen in zone B smaller than 40mm.
front anti roll bar corroding.
front suspension/shock absorbers corroding.
fuel pipes corording.
n/s/r tyre starting to crack+perish.
play in n/s steering rack arms/joint.
rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.
rear inner brake discs starting to pitt/corrode
rear suspension/subframe corroding.
exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.
front hubs/arms corroding.
front steering/track rod ends corroding.
front suspension/anti roll bar corroding.
minor leak around front pipe exhaust.
n/s/r suspension arm corroding badly.
o/s+n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes almost deteriorated.
o/s+n/s/f shock absorbers corroding badly.
o/s+n/s/r flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.
play in n/s track rod end/steering rack.
rear suspension/anti roll bar corroding badly.
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
exhaust system corroding/deteriorating.
front hubs/arms corroding.
front steering/track rod ends corroding.
front suspension/anti roll bar corroding.
minor leak around front pipe exhaust.
n/s/r suspension arm corroding badly.
o/s+n/s/f anti roll bar link bushes almost deteriorated.
o/s+n/s/f shock absorbers corroding badly.
o/s+n/s/r flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.
play in n/s track rod end/steering rack.
rear suspension/anti roll bar corroding badly.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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)
exhaust emissions lambda close to acceptable limits.
front suspension/arms/coil springs/shocks corroding.
n/s/f+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding.
o/s+n/s/r tyres starting to wear unevenly on inner edges.
rear suspension/arms/coil springs corroding.
track rod ends/rack corroding.
rear exhaust deteriorating.
rear fuel lines corroding.
rear suspension arms corroding.
play in top steering colum bush.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front anti roll bar+links corroding.
front shock absorbers+front/rear coil springs corroding.
front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding close to acceptable limits.
front+rear subframes corroding.
front+rear suspension corroding.
imbalance in front brakes.
o/s+n/s/f metal brake pipes corroding.
play in n/s track rod end.
steering rack+track rod ends corroding.
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front anti roll bar+links corroding.
front shocks+front+rear coil springs corroding.
front+rear flexible brake hoses metal ends corroding close to acceptable limits.
front+rear suspension/subframes corroding.
imbalance in front brakes.
o/s+n/s/f metal brake pipes corroding.
play in n/s track rod end.
play in top steering colum bush.
rear exhaust deteriorating.
rear fuel lines corording.
rear suspension arms corroding.
steering rack+track rod ends corroding.
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N21 UPL is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 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 N21 UPL, 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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N21 UPL is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 15 April 1996.
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