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D787 SGH

1987 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

204,973 mi
Last recorded204,973 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider102,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD787 SGH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 204,973 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2018 204,022 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 203,063 miles

Clutch hydraulic hose slightly rubbing

Nearside Front Slight play in steering idler arm

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

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

Spare wheel well corroded

Fail 31 May 2017 203,058 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Clutch hydraulic hose slightly rubbing

Nearside Front Slight play in steering idler arm

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

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

Spare wheel well corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 201,840 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering idler arm

Nearside Front wing mirror insecure

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

spare wheel well corroded

Fail 25 May 2016 201,838 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front slight play in steering idler arm

Nearside Front wing mirror insecure

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

spare wheel well corroded

Pass 30 May 2015 198,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 197,713 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 196,990 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion to front subframe

slight interaction between rear lamps(poor earth)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 195,602 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 192,406 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 192,384 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering idler

Pass 8 Jun 2006 190,358 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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D787 SGH is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D787 SGH, 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 D787 SGH registered?

D787 SGH is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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