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OAT 248V

1990 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1945cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

39,750 mi
Last recorded39,750 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider86,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAT 248V
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,945cc
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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 39,750 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 39,743 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 39,742 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 39,583 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 39,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perrished

both rear tyres split but not deep enough to expose body cords

Fail 11 Apr 2016 39,581 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all tyres perrished

both rear tyres split but not deep enough to expose body cords

Pass 10 Apr 2015 39,266 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 39,225 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres perrished

Fail 10 Apr 2014 39,220 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all tyres sidewalls perished

Pass 25 Mar 2013 39,052 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2013 39,052 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2012 38,958 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

propshaft rear u/j has excessive movement

Fail 29 Mar 2012

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

propshaft rear u/j has excessive movement

Pass 11 Jun 2011 38,915 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 38,912 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 38,686 miles

sign of corrsion wish bones both front

sign of perishing rear tyres

sign of perishing suspension bushes

Pass 3 Apr 2009 38,589 miles

sign of perishing n/s/front & n/s/rear tyres & suspension bushes

Fail 2 Apr 2009 38,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

sign of perishing n/s/front & n/s/rear tyres & suspension bushes

under body needs oiling

Pass 6 Mar 2008 38,278 miles

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sign of perishing suspension bushes

Fail 4 Mar 2008 38,271 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Battery insecure

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sign of perishing suspension bushes

Pass 15 May 2007 37,996 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sign of perishing suspension bushes

Fail 1 May 2007 37,987 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sign of perishing suspenion bushes

Pass 1 Jun 2006 37,706 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 37,706 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 9 Feb 2006 37,697 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front 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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OAT 248V is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,945cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 OAT 248V, 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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OAT 248V is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 19 September 1990.

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