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F102 MTM

1989 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

90,131 mi
Last recorded90,131 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider101,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF102 MTM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 90,131 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2023 89,927 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 89,510 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 89,016 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 88,426 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 87,827 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 86,986 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 86,439 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 86,108 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

creak from steering column - movement in rear gbox mount- O/S/R HB reading low - rear ex box corroded

number plate lights dim but not less than 50% - corrosion to both front chassis leg/inner wing sections -

Pass 2 Jul 2015 86,108 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

creak from steering column - movement in rear gbox mount- O/S/R HB reading low - rear ex box corroded

number plate lights dim but not less than 50% - corrosion to both front chassis leg/inner wing sections -

Pass 3 Jul 2014 85,959 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose /rattles - suspension bushes cracking -corrosion to both front inner arch/chassis rail areas - play in steering box & idler - o/s/f fuel pipe close to steering arm

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlamp main beam tell tale dim - rear number plate lamps dim - all coil springs corroded -oil leaks.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 85,283 miles

main beam tell tale faded -n/s/f wiper blade judders/smear -indicator tell tale slow to react - slight bind to n/s/f wheel - light surface corrosion to outer body sills

oil leaks - corrosion to inner wing chassis area - all coil springs corroded - rear A/R/B Corroded - rear A/R/B rubbers perishing -all suspension bushes cracking -rear axle straps fraying - o/s/r SB & HB slow to react.

Pass 4 Jul 2012 85,086 miles

Main beam tell tale faded- n/s/f wiper smears- headlamp aims on higher limit- slight bind to n/s/f wheel - oil leaks -all coil springs corroded- all suspension bushes cracking -corrosion to both front inner arch

Pass 25 Feb 2011 84,753 miles

Both rear trailing arms bushes wearing cracking

Hanbrake cable running close to rear antiroll bar drop link

Headlamp aims on upper limit

Oil leak

Rear axle strap fraying nearside

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Slight play in steering linkages

Washer poor spray and wipers dont park

all number plate lamps seem dim

offside front engine mount cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2010 84,532 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 84,478 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 84,249 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 83,856 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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F102 MTM is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,139 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 F102 MTM, 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 37 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F102 MTM is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 24 February 1989.

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