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D566 HPO

1987 Alfa Romeo Spider

Cream Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

59,670 mi
Last recorded59,670 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider102,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD566 HPO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 59,670 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 59,287 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 59,174 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive output shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 57,352 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 55,947 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 53,490 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 51,028 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 51,028 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 47,955 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 47,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 47,850 miles

slight play in offside front top arm outer ball joint

Fail 28 Jun 2017 47,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

slight play in offside front top arm outer ball joint

Pass 20 Nov 2015 47,595 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 47,577 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 47,280 miles

offside front tyre wall perished

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre wall perished

nearside rear suspension support straps worn

offside rear suspension support strap worn

wiper stalk very tempromental in operation of wipers

Fail 10 Dec 2011 47,280 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre wall perished

nearside rear suspension support straps worn

offside front tyre wall perished

offside rear suspension support strap worn

Pass 23 Nov 2010 46,700 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside front tyres cracked/perished

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked/perished

Pass 9 Sep 2009 45,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 45,417 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 45,417 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2007 45,255 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 41,326 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 41,228 miles

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

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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D566 HPO is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider in Cream with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 D566 HPO, 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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D566 HPO is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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