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D509 DDL

1987 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,766 mi
Last recorded153,766 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider102,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD509 DDL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 153,766 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 153,766 miles

Fuel hose leaking Hose from tank to pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 153,250 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 152,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 152,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 152,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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 Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 151,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable Drop arm bearings slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 151,201 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable Drop arm bearings slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 149,907 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Slight play under load (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 149,230 miles

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

Light corrosion underside nearside and offside

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2017 148,515 miles

Some light corrosion to o/s & n/s front & rear under side of vehicle.

Fail 26 Apr 2017 148,504 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Some light corrosion to o/s & n/s front & rear under side of vehicle.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 148,081 miles

n/s and o/s front under body corroded

n/s and o/s rear lower corners corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2015 147,532 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 146,462 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 145,683 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 144,867 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s front frame corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2012 144,856 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s front frame corroded

Fail 6 May 2011 144,203 miles

Some light corrosion to under side of vehicle

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2011 144,203 miles

Some light corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 4 May 2010 143,451 miles

slight radial cracking to o/s/f and o/s/r tyres

Pass 30 Apr 2009 142,631 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2008 142,149 miles

advise o/s/f and o/s/r tyre walls age cracked

Pass 3 May 2007 141,838 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 141,435 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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D509 DDL is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,962cc 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 D509 DDL, 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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D509 DDL is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 11 June 1987.

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