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E117 DFC

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,368 mi
Last recorded141,368 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE117 DFC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 141,368 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 141,286 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2025 138,387 miles

Nearside Front steering idler has slight play in it

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 135,092 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan, sub frames and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Fail 14 May 2024 135,092 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan, sub frames and sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 134,318 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf/nsf/ central pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills, floor pans and front chassis slight corrosion. boot floor has hole but not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 134,317 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit loose and earth point hiting bonnet, very close to positive (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively operation faulty/very slow (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements not working, no side/tail or number plate lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osf/nsf/ central pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills, floor pans and front chassis slight corrosion. boot floor has hole but not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 132,062 miles

Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (boot floor) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower floor pan corroded

Nearside Front rear view mirror deteriorated

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (front to rear sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (front to rear sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside. slight end float. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 132,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (boot floor) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower floor pan corroded

Nearside Front rear view mirror deteriorated

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (front to rear sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (front to rear sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside. slight end float. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 131,224 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (front and rear) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sill plates (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (offside and nearside) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear boot floor and spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 10 May 2019 131,224 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (front and rear) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside inner sill plates (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (offside and nearside) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear boot floor and spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 130,909 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering drop arm (2.2.A.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play offside and and nearside (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

corrosion on nearside front and offside rear lower floor pan

Pass 11 May 2015 130,362 miles

advice corrosion on rear lower and upper spare wheel boot floor

advice slight play in both rear axle bearings

Fail 15 Apr 2015 130,360 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advice corrosion on rear lower spare wheel support boot floor and upper rear pannel

Pass 21 Feb 2014 129,106 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 129,009 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 126,697 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 119,112 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f and n/s/r floor slight rust

Pass 11 Jun 2007 119,112 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f and n/s/r floor slight rust

Pass 18 May 2006 106,037 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 106,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E117 DFC is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E117 DFC, 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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E117 DFC is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 July 1988.

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