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F137 RRO

1989 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1556cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

206,388 mi
Last recorded206,388 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider101,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF137 RRO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,556cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 206,388 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 204,076 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 202,074 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 200,833 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 200,805 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 198,448 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 195,661 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 191,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 189,001 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 184,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 179,134 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 171,354 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 167,200 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 161,884 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 155,413 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 147,848 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 135,727 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 127,920 miles

webbing poor offside rear suspension check strap

Fail 27 Feb 2009 127,919 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

webbing poor offside rear suspension check strap

Pass 4 Mar 2008 124,360 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 115,380 miles

1 web broken on nearside rear bump stop

Pass 27 Feb 2006 105,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

drivers seat inscure but not affecting seat belt mount

ticker over not setteling

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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F137 RRO is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F137 RRO, 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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What year was F137 RRO registered?

F137 RRO is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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