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F18 LFA

1989 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,259 mi
Last recorded141,259 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider101,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF18 LFA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 141,259 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 140,763 miles

under body undersealed

Pass 13 May 2017 138,743 miles

offside front brake slighty binding

sills undersealed

Pass 4 Jul 2015 137,942 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 2 Jun 2014 137,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

under body rusty and weld repairs

Pass 18 Aug 2012 136,694 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 134,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak at rear differential

slight corrosion at o/s/ head lamp reflector

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2010 133,780 miles

all tyres cracks in sidewalls and tread

back panel very poor condition corroded and holed

corrosion to suspension and steering components

front brake discs poor condition

heavy underbody corrosion

o/s headlamp poor condition (corroded)

surface rust to brake pipes

suspension knocks and rattles

Fail 16 Aug 2010 133,738 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

all tyres cracks in sidewalls and tread

back panel very poor condition corroded and holed

corrosion to suspension and steering components

front brake discs poor condition

heavy underbody corrosion

o/s headlamp poor condition (corroded)

surface rust to brake pipes

suspension knocks and rattles

Pass 29 May 2009 131,050 miles

all rear suspenion bushes poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

heavy underbody corrosion

n/s/r shocker damp

n/s/r tyre cracks in sidewalls

slight damage to windscreen

slight suspension knocks

surface rust to brake pipes

Fail 16 Apr 2009 131,007 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

all rear suspension bushes poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

heavy underbody corrosion

n/s/r shocker damp

n/s/r tyre cracks in sidewalls

slight damage to windscreen

slight suspension knocks

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 18 Apr 2008 128,462 miles

HEAVY UNDERBODY CORRSION.SURFACE RUST TO BRAKE PIPES.EXHAUST SYSTEM POOR CONDITION.FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.SUSPENSION BUSHES POOR CONDITION.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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F18 LFA is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 F18 LFA, 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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F18 LFA is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 25 May 1989.

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