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E984 CGU

1987 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,431 mi
Last recorded122,431 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider102,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE984 CGU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 122,431 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2026 122,425 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 121,957 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 121,957 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 121,771 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 121,751 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre over 10 years old

Nearside Rear Tyre over 10 years old

Offside Front Tyre over 10 years old

Pass 4 Dec 2020 121,682 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 121,171 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 120,382 miles

corrosion on outer sill panels

Pass 20 Sep 2017 119,503 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 118,751 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 118,750 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 117,823 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 117,823 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 116,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 116,581 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 114,333 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 114,080 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 112,860 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 112,860 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 110,868 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering idler has slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2009 107,706 miles

some play within steering idler

Fail 24 Apr 2009 107,704 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

some play within steering idler

Pass 23 Apr 2008 106,650 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 104,713 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 101,699 miles

rust started on floorpans of vehicle

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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E984 CGU is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 102,274 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 E984 CGU, 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 39 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E984 CGU is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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