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E709 XRH

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,500 mi
Last recorded99,500 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE709 XRH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 99,500 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 97,811 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 96,512 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2023 96,426 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 94,870 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 92,926 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 90,848 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 88,561 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 86,577 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 86,259 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 85,577 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 85,575 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

low effort on rear foot and hand brake

Pass 9 Jul 2015 83,932 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2015 83,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 83,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 83,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 83,246 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 28 May 2013 83,246 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 83,057 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 83,051 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 24 May 2010 82,729 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 May 2010 82,729 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 82,354 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 82,344 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 82,104 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 82,102 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 22 May 2006 80,228 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 May 2006 80,228 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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E709 XRH is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E709 XRH, 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 E709 XRH registered?

E709 XRH is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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The MOT history for E709 XRH shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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