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F144 UJB

1989 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

129,776 mi
Last recorded129,776 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider101,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF144 UJB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 129,776 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2025 129,357 miles

Nearside Front chassis corrosion

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

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

brakes slightly spongey but meet requirements

Fail 8 Apr 2025 129,277 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all four tyres 185/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front chassis corrosion

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

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

brakes slightly spongey but meet requirements

Pass 5 Apr 2024 128,980 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 128,642 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f o/s/r cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 128,642 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f o/s/r cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 128,220 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f and both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamp beam benders fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2021 127,757 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 126,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front chassis showing signs of corrosion

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

Fail 1 Apr 2019 126,767 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front chassis showing signs of corrosion

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 126,138 miles

exhaust has a slight blow center box

Fail 13 Apr 2018 126,138 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust has a slight blow center box

Pass 6 Apr 2017 125,551 miles

slight corrosion on fuel tank

slight corrosion underside of vehicle

oil leak

rear tyres slightly deteriorating slight cracking in tred

Pass 31 Mar 2016 125,022 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 124,668 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 124,668 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 124,491 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2013 124,243 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s/f chassis /corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 123,847 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 123,037 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 122,148 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 122,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 120,905 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 119,784 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2008 119,784 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 119,773 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 118,965 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s mirror cracked

oil leak

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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F144 UJB is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 F144 UJB, 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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F144 UJB is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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