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F234 RHX

1989 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

142,341 mi
Last recorded142,341 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider101,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF234 RHX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 142,341 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 142,011 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 141,778 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 141,714 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 141,662 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2021 141,609 miles
Fail 30 May 2021 141,546 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 133,958 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside steering idler arm has slight play

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering box

Fail 11 Oct 2007 133,946 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside steering idler arm has slight play

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering box

Pass 26 Oct 2006 132,005 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 131,987 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside front floor corroded

nearside inner and outer sill 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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F234 RHX is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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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What year was F234 RHX registered?

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

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