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A290 WGT

1984 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

64,775 mi
Last recorded64,775 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider78,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA290 WGT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 64,775 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 64,245 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 63,904 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 62,482 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,341 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2010 61,769 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 61,769 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Pass 21 May 2009 60,618 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 60,615 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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A290 WGT is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 78,084 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 A290 WGT, 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 42 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 A290 WGT registered?

A290 WGT is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A290 WGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A290 WGT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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