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E275 RSC

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,172 mi
Last recorded38,172 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE275 RSC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 38,172 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 37,348 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 37,340 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 37,340 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear exhaust mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 37,161 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 37,060 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 36,759 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 36,759 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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E275 RSC is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E275 RSC, 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 E275 RSC registered?

E275 RSC is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E275 RSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E275 RSC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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