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106,426 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated brake pad warning cable (4.11 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill near rear jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished -- in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes perished -- in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side rusty in some exposed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
brake performance only just above minimum effort
both front tyres worn on the inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
coolant leak
oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front brake discs heavily corroded
noise from nearside front hub when wheel spun
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front 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)
airbag light on
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front 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)
airbag light on
Front brake discs worn and corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
exhaust has had a temporary repair but not leaking at time of test!
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake discs worn and corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
BOTH FRONT TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FRONT OFFSIDE INNER CV GAITOR SPLIT
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
boot lid not opening
engine oil low
engine radiator in poor condition & leaking
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
boot lid not opening
engine oil low
engine radiator in poor condition & leaking
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
See advice sheet issued 24/01/2006, Test no. 204164826021
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
n/s/f tyre pressure seems low
nail in tyre
some centre stop lamp bulbs not working
wipers smearing/ washer jets seem loose
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S49 NJM is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 S49 NJM, 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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S49 NJM is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1998.
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