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D167 WVO

1987 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,445 mi
Last recorded97,445 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider102,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD167 WVO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 97,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minimal leak at a pinhole in the centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front lower spot welds on the outer sill to the floor are broken outside of prescribed areas.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 96,900 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 96,900 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front position/indicator lens loose but not likely to become detached

Pass 13 Sep 2019 96,889 miles

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

Unable to view the rear inner brake pads

Fail 13 Sep 2019 96,889 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Unable to view the rear inner brake pads

Pass 8 May 2017 96,785 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 96,785 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 96,440 miles

slight play in front n/s wheel bearing

slight play in rear n/s and o/s wheel bearings

Fail 1 Apr 2016 96,440 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in front n/s wheel bearing

slight play in rear n/s and o/s wheel bearings

Pass 21 May 2015 95,978 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 May 2015 95,978 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2014 95,886 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 95,353 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside sill becoming corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 92,695 miles

advise front suspension creaks

Fail 17 Aug 2010 92,695 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise front suspension creaks

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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D167 WVO is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 D167 WVO, 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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D167 WVO is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 5 May 1987.

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