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D9 LFA

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,934 mi
Last recorded118,934 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 LFA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 118,934 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 118,934 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 118,667 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 117,700 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 117,289 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 117,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 116,551 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 14 May 2014 116,551 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 May 2013 115,232 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 115,232 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2012 114,439 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 112,722 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 112,722 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2010 111,891 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 111,890 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2009 111,564 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 111,564 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 111,214 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 110,518 miles

corrosion on n/s o/s front inner flitchs †corrosion on o/s front chassis

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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D9 LFA is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 91,125 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 D9 LFA, 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 38 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 D9 LFA registered?

D9 LFA is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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The MOT history for D9 LFA shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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