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F226 HRH

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,632 mi
Last recorded107,632 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF226 HRH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 107,632 miles

Nearside Front inner sill slightly corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering idler slight play

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

Offside Rear bump stop strap deteriorated

spare wheel well slightly corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2022 107,345 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in a protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside inner and outer sills corroded

offside inner and outer sills covered in a protective coating

vehicle underside covered in a protective coating

Pass 2 Jul 2021 106,660 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in protective coating (1.1.11 (c))

offside and nearside inner sills covered in protective coating

offside and nearside outer sills repaired with cataloy

vehicle underside covered in protective coating

Pass 23 May 2013 105,228 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 102,013 miles

n/s rear axle check strap excessively corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2007 102,012 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear axle check strap excessivley deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2006 99,200 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 99,200 miles

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

n/s/f lower wing corroded †boot well corroded

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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F226 HRH is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 F226 HRH, 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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What year was F226 HRH registered?

F226 HRH is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F226 HRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for F226 HRH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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