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MOT History from tests of petrol ALFA ROMEO SPIDERs year 1987

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mot history
Pass percent:59.02%
(The average a petrol ALFA ROMEO SPIDER year 1987 passes without issue)
Based on:549 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate lamp issues71
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively30
Headlamp aim out of alignment27
Brake pipe excessively corroded22
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|18
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|17
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|15
Brakes imbalanced across an axle14
Registration plate issues13
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|13
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|11
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|10
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|10
Brake hose excessively deteriorated10
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|10
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort9
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|9
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|9
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|8
Rear brake binding8
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|7
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Horn not working |1.6.2a|6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|6
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|5
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|5
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|5
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|4
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|4
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|4
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a|4
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|4
Windscreen washer not working 4
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))4
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Emissions not tested |7.0|3
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|3
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|3
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|3
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|2
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|2
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Front brake application uneven2
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear brake application uneven2
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.6 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill x3 patches |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Braking system leaking both calipers |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Steering system fouling |2.2.D.2a|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired |5.2.6|1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Side repeater insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Brake rod has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a|1
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden |2.4.A.1b|1
Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened |2.4.C.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect |4.1.2 |c||1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users rear hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads both sides |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Steering column top bearing excessively worn |2.1.2c|1
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator |1.1.A.3f|1
Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam |4.1.3 |b||1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Silencer excessive blow |6.1.2 |a||1
Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front An item not tested |Manual|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))1
Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Brake hose twisted |found during steering lock to lock check| |2.2.D.2b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e|1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.3.2f|1
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|1
Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.1.2 |e| |i||1
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.4.A.2h|1
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))1
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Battery insecure |1.9.1|1
Offside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side |1.4.1 |a||1
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to manifold (6.1.2 (a))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Front Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Offside Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view |8.3.1c|1
Horn emits two or more alternating tones |1.6.2d|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Rear Anti-roll bar missing |2.4.G.1|1
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1

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