Alfa Romeo Spider MOT Results

Registered in 1998
58.5% pass rate
from 258 tests in 2021
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 1998 cars and highlighted areas where the Alfa Romeo Spider is unusually good or bad.

  • 18% fail on Brakes (53% worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 15% fail on Brake performance (110% worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 10% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 10% fail on Rbt (sp) (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 6.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (130% worse than other 1998 cars)
        • 6.6% fail on Rbt (sp) (140% worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 6.6% fail on Service brake performance (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 4.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt
          • 3.9% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt
          • 1.9% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.39% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.2% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.78% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.78% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.39% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.39% fail on Brake pads
    • 1.2% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.2% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.78% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.39% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.39% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.39% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.39% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
  • 11% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.3% fail on Exhaust system
    • 3.5% fail on Transmission
      • 3.1% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.1% fail on Joints
      • 0.39% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.39% fail on Joints
    • 2.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 2.3% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.78% fail on Seats
      • 0.78% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.39% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.39% fail on Chassis
      • 0.39% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.39% fail on Doors
      • 0.39% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.39% fail on Door condition
    • 0.39% fail on Floor
    • 0.39% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.39% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 9.3% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.5% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.9% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.78% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.78% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.39% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.39% fail on Side repeaters
    • 0.39% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.39% fail on Horn
  • 9.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 9.3% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 9.3% fail on Spark ignition
        • 7.4% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 1.6% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.39% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.39% fail on Catalytic converter
        • 0.39% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 0.39% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.39% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.78% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.78% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 8.9% fail on Suspension
    • 3.1% fail on Suspension arms
      • 1.6% fail on Suspension arm (4 times worse than other 1998 cars)
      • 1.6% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint
    • 2.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.9% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.39% fail on Axles
      • 0.39% fail on Axle
    • 0.39% fail on Springs
      • 0.39% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.39% fail on Mounting
    • 0.39% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 8.1% fail on Visibility
    • 5.8% fail on Wipers
    • 3.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.39% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.39% fail on View to rear
      • 0.39% fail on Mirrors
  • 6.6% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.3% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (2 times worse than other 1998 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.9% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.39% fail on Attachment
      • 0.39% fail on Requirements
  • 3.5% fail on Tyres
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 1.6% fail on Tread depth
  • 1.6% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.6% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.78% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.78% fail on Attachment
  • 0.39% fail on Steering
    • 0.39% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.39% fail on Track rod end

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