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D18 DOT

1989 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

101,676 mi
Last recorded101,676 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider101,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 DOT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2024 101,676 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 101,538 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 101,404 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 101,270 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 101,012 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 100,734 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 100,588 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 100,295 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 99,604 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 99,152 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 98,344 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 97,676 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 96,577 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 94,441 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 94,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 94,389 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 94,389 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 94,304 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 94,092 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 93,928 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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D18 DOT is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 D18 DOT, 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 D18 DOT registered?

D18 DOT is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 18 May 1989.

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