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E344 LAN

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,269 mi
Last recorded135,269 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE344 LAN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 135,269 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 135,026 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 133,884 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 133,152 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 130,706 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 129,031 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 128,127 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 128,012 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 125,460 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 125,445 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 124,794 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 123,531 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 122,203 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 120,215 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 120,198 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 118,542 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 118,489 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 116,643 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 116,643 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 116,588 miles

corrosion to n/s front chassis leg

Pass 12 Jul 2006 116,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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E344 LAN is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 E344 LAN, 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 E344 LAN registered?

E344 LAN is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E344 LAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E344 LAN shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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