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D151 GEN

1987 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,924 mi
Last recorded50,924 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider102,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD151 GEN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 50,924 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 50,924 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 50,924 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 50,855 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 50,840 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 50,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 50,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 50,840 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 50,799 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 50,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 50,797 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 50,434 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 50,315 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 50,133 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,879 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 49,852 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 49,852 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 49,810 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 69,685 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 49,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 49,043 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 48,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 48,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 48,685 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 48,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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D151 GEN is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 102,274 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 D151 GEN, 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 39 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 D151 GEN registered?

D151 GEN is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D151 GEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D151 GEN shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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