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F175 ETH

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1961cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

53,080 mi
Last recorded53,080 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF175 ETH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,961cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 53,080 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 53,080 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 53,054 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 53,000 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Slight play in steering linkage.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, g/box and diff showing signs of leaking not to excess. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear lower arms bushes deteriorated.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear bearings have play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4tyres perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 52,991 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Seat belt anchorage loose Both bolts loose both sides. (7.1.1 (b))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Slight play in steering linkage.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, g/box and diff showing signs of leaking not to excess. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear lower arms bushes deteriorated.

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear hoses deteriorated. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear bearings have play. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 51,590 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 51,590 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 51,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 51,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 51,558 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 51,555 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside rear suspension check strap broken

Pass 21 Jan 2016 51,435 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 51,434 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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F175 ETH is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,961cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 91,125 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 F175 ETH, 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 38 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F175 ETH is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 8 November 1988.

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