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E591 DTO

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

176,582 mi
Last recorded176,582 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE591 DTO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 176,582 miles

Underbody Undersealed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2024 175,920 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

under body under seal

Pass 29 Aug 2022 175,356 miles

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

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

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 22 May 2021 174,052 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under vehicle under sealed

Pass 13 May 2019 173,040 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))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 173,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken looks like very top has snapped (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability broken (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 172,654 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 171,962 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 170,755 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2015 170,388 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 169,719 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 169,440 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 169,129 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 168,563 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 167,626 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 167,231 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 167,231 miles

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 165,598 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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E591 DTO is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E591 DTO, 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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E591 DTO is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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