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990 HPA

2007 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 3195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

82,653 mi
Last recorded82,653 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider51,356 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration990 HPA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,195cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 82,653 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both exhaust clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 82,631 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both exhaust clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 79,663 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2024 79,663 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured wing repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 78,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened damper plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened damper plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 78,131 miles

Nearside Steering rack fixing bolts ineffective to the extent that attachment is seriously affected (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened damper plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened damper plate (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 75,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 71,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jan 2021 71,622 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit close to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 69,126 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 65,701 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 63,634 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 62,337 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 59,558 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 59,519 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 57,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 51,944 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 51,886 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 46,858 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 41,488 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 34,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 23,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 23,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?

Based on 124,331 MOT tests across 8,177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,906
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
8,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,433
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,048
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,697
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,135
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990 HPA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 3,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,356 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Spider fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 990 HPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Spider typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 19 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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990 HPA is a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 10 January 2007.

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