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E452 HFG

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,974 mi
Last recorded72,974 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE452 HFG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2026 72,974 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. At limit of advisory (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 72,667 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. At limit of advisory. (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 72,474 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2023 72,322 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 71,702 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 70,931 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 69,692 miles

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 1 May 2015 68,801 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 67,976 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front wipers lightly smearing across windscreen

Pass 19 Apr 2013 67,524 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 66,212 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 65,276 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 64,132 miles

right hand rear tyre perishing on the sidwall to tread area

Pass 23 Mar 2009 63,704 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 62,836 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 61,532 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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E452 HFG is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E452 HFG, 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 E452 HFG registered?

E452 HFG is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1988.

Is E452 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E452 HFG shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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