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F234 JKH

1989 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1556cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

117,140 mi
Last recorded117,140 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider101,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF234 JKH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,556cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 117,140 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in drop arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 117,139 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in drop arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 115,543 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 115,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 114,611 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wipers worn but clearing windscreen

Fail 19 Aug 2020 114,611 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wipers worn but clearing windscreen

Fail 31 Jul 2020 114,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 113,832 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 113,832 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 110,851 miles

blanks fitted to head lamps to adjust beam pattern

Pass 5 Jul 2017 109,117 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 107,820 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

brake pipes undersealed

Fail 16 Aug 2016 107,820 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes undersealed

Pass 26 Aug 2015 106,031 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 104,161 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 102,077 miles

left hand drive car,has beam image tape fitted to both headlights.

Fail 28 Aug 2013 102,077 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

left hand drive car,has beam image tape fitted to both headlights.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 98,801 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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F234 JKH is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 F234 JKH, 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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What year was F234 JKH registered?

F234 JKH is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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