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A25 GRD

1989 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

61,833 mi
Last recorded61,833 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider101,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA25 GRD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 61,833 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 59,720 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 59,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 57,948 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 57,943 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Stop lamp(s) not working All not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 56,168 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 56,165 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 54,570 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 54,154 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 50,964 miles

slight play in nearside steering linkage

Pass 13 Apr 2013 50,686 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 49,948 miles

small hole in centre exhaust silencer

Pass 21 Apr 2007 45,122 miles

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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A25 GRD is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,139 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A25 GRD, 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 37 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A25 GRD registered?

A25 GRD is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 24 February 1989.

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The MOT history for A25 GRD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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