MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,181 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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front brake hose slight corrosion
plastic sills fitted
underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front brake hose slight corrosion
plastic sills fitted
underside of vehicle corroded
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)
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)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both silencers leaking( corroded) (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets insecure and pipe leaking (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside outer sill and floor slight corrosion
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside floor and sill slight corrosion
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear corrosion to rear suspension iron work
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)
plastic sill covers fitted
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits out side of machine limits at times (7.3.D.3)
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. unable to ajust (1.8)
Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Front tyre pressures low
exhaust corroded
general vehicle corrosion starting
n/s/r fog lamp inop
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
bonnett safety catch seized
exhaust corroded
general vehicle corrosion starting
n/s/r fog lamp inop
rear brake discs corroded
both rear coil springs corroded
brakes slightly grabbing
nail offside rear tyre
nearside rear tyre nail,wearing edges
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
both rear coil springs corroded
brakes slightly grabbing
nail offside rear tyre
nearside front tyre wearing
nearside rear tyre nail,wearing edges
offside front tyre cut outer wall
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
slight play in steering
underbody surface rust
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R974 STA is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R974 STA, 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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R974 STA is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 January 1998.
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