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E118 MVN

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,272 mi
Last recorded73,272 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE118 MVN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 73,272 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2025 73,272 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

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

REAR DIF SLIGHTLY LEAKING

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDE (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 73,271 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 72,962 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 72,751 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 72,745 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 72,745 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 72,641 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 72,594 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 72,594 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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E118 MVN is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 E118 MVN, 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 E118 MVN registered?

E118 MVN is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 January 1988.

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