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Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides affected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp With hazard lights on (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces affected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both sides affected; tyres out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides affected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp With hazard lights on (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces affected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both sides affected; tyres out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber attachment arm affected (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber attachment arm affected (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Spring seating arm affected (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides affected (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides affected; outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp When hazard lights on (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both sides affected; tyres out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front wiper rubbers split & in poor condition
brake fluid resovior damp
oil leak around gearbox area
powersteering resovior damp
rear brake discs slightly pitted
rear top suspension arm bushes starting to perish
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front wiper rubbers split & in poor condition
brake fluid resovior damp
oil leak around gearbox area
powersteering resovior damp
rear brake discs slightly pitted
rear top suspension arm bushes starting to perish
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
engine oil level low
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
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R873 DGN is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 77,205 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 R873 DGN, 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 28 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R873 DGN is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 29 April 1998.
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