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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
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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