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E889 FLD

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,756 mi
Last recorded62,756 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE889 FLD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 62,756 miles

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2024 62,756 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 62,756 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 62,756 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 62,756 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 62,756 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 62,756 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 62,756 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2018 62,756 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2017 62,756 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 62,756 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 62,749 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 61,972 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 60,852 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 59,968 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 59,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 58,835 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT STEERING IDLER ARM SLIGHT WEAR

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 58,268 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 58,266 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 55,272 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 55,272 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 53,856 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 53,856 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 51,354 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 49,900 miles

near side front brake binding slightly

Fail 4 May 2006 49,900 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side front brake binding slightly

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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E889 FLD is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E889 FLD, 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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E889 FLD is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 24 May 1988.

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