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F235 DOJ

1989 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,891 mi
Last recorded138,891 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider101,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF235 DOJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2026 138,891 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear back panel corroded

body filler used on inner sills

towing eye bracket corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2025 138,856 miles

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure Corroded beside chassis (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Becoming perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure Corroded beside chassis (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Becoming perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle check strap missing

Fail 16 Jul 2025 138,856 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive CO 6.4 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure Corroded beside chassis (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Becoming perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure Corroded beside chassis (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Becoming perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle check strap missing

Pass 16 Oct 2019 138,854 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 138,846 miles

Offside Rear Brake slack adjuster has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 138,775 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 138,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 138,361 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 138,109 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 138,109 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 136,639 miles

rear brake pads thin

wear in n/s/f steering

wear in rear wheel bearings

Pass 23 Sep 2014 135,810 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/front wheel slight rubbinng noise when rotated .

Fail 22 Aug 2014 135,733 miles

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)

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

Centre propshaft mounting rubber excessively deteriated

Excessive corrosion to floor on both sides at inner edge of main chassis

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 134,615 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 134,604 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 133,637 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 132,196 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 130,950 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 130,950 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 130,696 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 125,779 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 120,729 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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F235 DOJ is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F235 DOJ, 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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F235 DOJ is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 25 April 1989.

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