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E850 NUW

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,214 mi
Last recorded45,214 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE850 NUW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 45,214 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 44,882 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 44,715 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 43,407 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 43,318 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 43,318 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 43,318 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 43,318 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 43,318 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 43,319 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 43,318 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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E850 NUW is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E850 NUW, 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 E850 NUW registered?

E850 NUW is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 18 March 1988.

Is E850 NUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E850 NUW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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