1991 · 33 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1991 Alfa Romeo Spider MOT pass rate and common faults

106 MOT tests in 2024. 69.8% passed first time, compared with 71.1% for all cars the same age.

98About average
Passed first time69.8%
Failed or needed repairs30.2%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 106 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Washers: not working4.7%
  2. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.8%
  3. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements2.8%
  4. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.8%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.9%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low1.9%
  7. Individual direction indicators: not working1.9%
  8. Non catalyst emissions: emissions carbon monoxide content excessive1.9%
  9. Registration plates: missing1.9%
  10. Wheel bearings: has excessive play1.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics17.9%
  2. Brakes17.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks4.7%
  5. Suspension4.7%
  6. Number plates & VIN2.8%
  7. Body & chassis2.8%
  8. Steering1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.1%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play13.2%
  3. Transmission oil leaks: leaking excessively from transmission5.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.7%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: washers: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider?

In 2024, 69.8% of 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider cars passed their MOT first time, across 106 tests. The average for all 33-year-old cars was 71.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider?

The most common failure reasons were washers: not working; service brake performance: excessively binding; service brake performance: efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).