Alfa Romeo Spider MOT Results

Registered in 1999
62.0% pass rate
from 266 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 1999 cars and highlighted areas where the Alfa Romeo Spider is unusually good or bad.

  • 21% fail on Brakes (63% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 19% fail on Brake performance (150% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 14% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 14% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 0.38% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 11% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
        • 11% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 9.0% fail on Service brake performance (7 times worse than other 1999 cars)
          • 2.6% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.38% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.38% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt
          • 0.75% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.38% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.38% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.5% fail on Flexible brake hoses (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 0.75% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.75% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.38% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.38% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.38% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.38% fail on Lever
    • 1.1% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 1.1% fail on Hand lever (4 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 0.38% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.38% fail on Lever
    • 0.38% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.38% fail on Valves
    • 0.38% fail on Load sensing valves
    • 0.38% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.38% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 7.9% fail on Suspension arms (81% worse than other 1999 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint
      • 1.9% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 1.1% fail on Suspension arm (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 1.1% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.75% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.75% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.38% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.38% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.38% fail on Springs
      • 0.38% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.38% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.38% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 11% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 11% fail on Spark ignition
        • 8.6% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 3.0% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 3.0% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.6% fail on Headlamps
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp
      • 0.38% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.9% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.9% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.9% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.1% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.1% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.75% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.38% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.38% fail on Horn
  • 10% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 4.9% fail on Exhaust system
    • 4.9% fail on Transmission
      • 4.9% fail on Drive shafts
        • 4.9% fail on Joints
    • 0.75% fail on Doors
      • 0.75% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.38% fail on Door condition
        • 0.38% fail on Hinge
    • 0.38% fail on Chassis
      • 0.38% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.38% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.38% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
    • 0.38% fail on Cabs
      • 0.38% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 9.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (130% worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 6.8% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (3 times worse than other 1999 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.6% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.38% fail on Condition
  • 5.6% fail on Visibility
    • 3.0% fail on Wipers
    • 3.0% fail on Washers
    • 0.38% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.38% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.38% fail on Windscreen
  • 3.8% fail on Tyres
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 1.5% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.38% fail on Size/type
  • 1.5% fail on Steering
    • 0.75% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.75% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.75% fail on Power steering
      • 0.75% fail on Other components
    • 0.38% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.38% fail on Ball joint
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.75% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.75% fail on Attachment

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