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MOT History from tests of petrol ALFA ROMEO SPIDERs year 1989

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mot history
Pass percent:57.23%
(The average a petrol ALFA ROMEO SPIDER year 1989 passes without issue)
Based on:1,742 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Registration plate lamp issues222
Headlamp aim out of alignment139
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|105
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively87
Brakes imbalanced across an axle48
Registration plate issues46
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|39
Brake pipe excessively corroded38
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|36
Rear brake binding34
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|33
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|30
Windscreen washer not working 30
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|29
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|29
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|28
Brake hose excessively deteriorated25
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|24
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|22
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort22
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|22
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|21
Horn not working |1.6.2a|20
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|20
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|18
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|17
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|16
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|16
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|15
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|15
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|14
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|14
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|13
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|13
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Parking brake lever releases when knocked |3.1.6a|12
Battery insecure |1.9.1|11
Offside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|11
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|10
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|10
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|10
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|9
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|9
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement9
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|8
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|8
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|8
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||8
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn |3.1.5|8
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|7
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|7
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|7
Front brake application uneven7
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|7
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|7
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|6
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|6
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|6
Emissions not tested |7.0|6
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|6
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))6
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|6
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|6
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released6
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|5
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|5
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|5
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|5
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|5
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))5
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|5
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|4
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Brake hose damaged4
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|4
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))4
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|4
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|4
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|4
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))4
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))4
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))4
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||4
Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))4
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|4
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|4
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |8.2.1.2 |b||4
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|4
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|3
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|3
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|3
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|3
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||3
Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|3
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|3
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f|3
Offside Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|3
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|3
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|3
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|3
Nearside Front position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|3
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))3
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|3
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3

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