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Alfa Romeo Spider MOT Results

67.4% pass rate
from 319 tests in 2021
(26% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
Number of tests by age
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Alfa Romeo Spider is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.31% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.5% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.5% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.2% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.31% fail on Side repeaters
    • 2.5% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 2.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 2.5% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.9% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 1.3% fail on Horn
      • 0.31% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.31% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.94% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.63% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.31% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.31% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.31% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.31% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.31% fail on Switch
  • 13% fail on Visibility (100% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 10% fail on Washers (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Wipers
    • 0.31% fail on View to rear
      • 0.31% fail on Mirrors
  • 10% fail on Brakes
    • 7.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 5.6% fail on Service brake performance (87% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Rbt (92% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 5.3% fail on Service brake performance (120% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 3.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.3% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.31% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 1.3% fail on Hydraulic systems (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Master cylinder (10 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.31% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.31% fail on Valves
    • 0.63% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.63% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.63% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.63% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.31% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.31% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.31% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.31% fail on Brake discs
    • 0.31% fail on Rigid brake pipes
  • 7.8% fail on Suspension
    • 2.2% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.9% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.94% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.63% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.9% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.94% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 0.31% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.31% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.31% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.63% fail on Springs
      • 0.31% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.31% fail on Coil spring
      • 0.31% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.31% fail on Axles
      • 0.31% fail on King pins
    • 0.31% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.31% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.31% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.31% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
  • 7.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 1.6% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 1.6% fail on Chassis
      • 1.6% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.6% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.63% fail on Tank
      • 0.63% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.31% fail on Pipe
    • 1.3% fail on Transmission
      • 1.3% fail on Prop shafts (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.94% fail on Prop shaft (8 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.63% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.63% fail on Spare wheel (55 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.63% fail on Carrier (104 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.31% fail on Doors
      • 0.31% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.31% fail on Door condition
    • 0.31% fail on Floor
    • 0.31% fail on Seats
      • 0.31% fail on Driver's seat
  • 4.7% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.1% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.8% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.31% fail on Catalyst emissions
      • 0.31% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.31% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.63% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.63% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.31% fail on Transmission oil leaks
  • 3.8% fail on Steering
    • 2.8% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.6% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.63% fail on Drag link end
      • 0.63% fail on Locking devices
      • 0.31% fail on Intermediate drop arm
    • 0.63% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.63% fail on Steering box
    • 0.31% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.31% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.31% fail on Steering play
      • 0.31% fail on Steering box
  • 2.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plates (2 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.31% fail on Vehicle Identification Number
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.3% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.63% fail on Tyres
    • 0.63% fail on Condition
  • 0.31% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.31% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.31% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.31% fail on Attachment