MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,726 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust is in poor condition
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system is in poor condition
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
both rear coil spring mounting arms have been repaired by welding
exhaust leaking
front brake discs in poor condition
imbalance between front brakes
long travel on parking brake lever
nearside front brake hose perished
oil leak present
radiator in poor condition
various rusty brake pipes
various underbody corrosion
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)
both rear coil spring mounting arms have been repaired by welding
exhaust leaking
front brake discs in poor condition
imbalance between front brakes
long travel on parking brake lever
nearside front brake hose perished
oil leak present
radiator in poor condition
various rusty brake pipes
various underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
all brake discs in poor condition - advise replacement
engine noisey
exhaust leaking
front tyres worn on edges
imbalance between front brakes
long travel on parking brake lever
nearside front brake hose perished
nearside headlamp aim on upper limit
oil leak present
radiator in poor condition
rear tyres perished
various rusty brake pipes
various underbody corrosion
n/s/r tyre low
various corroded brake pipes
both rear brake discs corroded
both rear tyres starting to crack/perish
front brake discs corroded
long travel on parking brake lever
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear brake discs corroded
both rear tyres starting to crack/perish
front brake discs corroded
n/s/r tyre low
slight uneven rise and fall in rear brakes
various corroded brake pipes
front brake discs in poor condition
headlamp aims on limit
imbalance between front brakes
noise from engine/gearbox area
rear disc pads will require replacement in approx 2000 miles
rear tyres perished
various exhaust leaks
wipers split
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
front brake discs in poor condition
headlamp aims on limit
imbalance between front brakes
long travel on parking brake lever
noise from engine/gearbox area
rear disc pads will require replacement in approx 2000 miles
rear tyres perished
various exhaust leaks
wipers split
front and rear brake discs poor
front tyres show signs of inner tread wear
rear brake pads wearing low
rear tyres wearing low
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front and rear brake discs poor
front tyres show signs of inner tread wear
rear brake pads wearing low
rear tyres wearing low
brake discs poor
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
brake discs poor
as per original test date Mar 07th 2007.09:14.
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
air intake pipe split
engine under tray insecure
headlamp aims on lower limits
rear No plate poor
wheel alignment needs checking
noisy clutch release bearing
oil leak
rear brake discs slight corrosion
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?
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R906 ABK is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 R906 ABK, 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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R906 ABK is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 April 1998.
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