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F238 FRH

1989 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,224 mi
Last recorded148,224 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider101,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF238 FRH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 148,224 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 148,224 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 148,224 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 148,223 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 148,223 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 148,223 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 148,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 147,433 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion to n/s/r inner sill

Pass 1 Oct 2013 146,166 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 145,084 miles

front bump stop mountings corroded

headlamp adjusters need reseting

rear no platehas honeycome backing

Pass 19 May 2011 145,083 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 145,083 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 145,083 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 145,083 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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F238 FRH is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 F238 FRH, 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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F238 FRH is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 22 March 1989.

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