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F154 RHX

1989 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,167 mi
Last recorded137,167 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider101,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF154 RHX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 137,167 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

offside rear tyre low on air

slight play in steering system

Pass 26 Jul 2021 137,131 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear driveshaft seal damp

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 136,447 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 136,263 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 136,263 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 135,937 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 135,117 miles

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

offside front and offside rear tyres have perished side walls but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 27 Jul 2012 135,117 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside front and offside rear tyres have perished side walls but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 27 Jun 2011 134,735 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 134,735 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Apr 2010 134,504 miles

side walls on both offside tyres perished

slight play in both side rear wheel bearings

slight play in nearside steering idler

spare tyre flat

Pass 27 Apr 2009 133,788 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 27 Apr 2009 133,788 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight brake pull to nearside

Pass 9 Apr 2008 133,080 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2008 133,080 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 132,001 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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F154 RHX is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 F154 RHX, 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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F154 RHX is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 20 January 1989.

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