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F297 FKH

1989 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,660 mi
Last recorded74,660 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider101,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF297 FKH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 74,660 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 74,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2021 74,138 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 73,834 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 73,294 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 73,294 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 72,870 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2016 72,688 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 72,331 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 71,123 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 71,121 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 70,852 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in n/s steering idler

Fail 11 Jul 2013 70,852 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 5 Jul 2012 70,709 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 7,028 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 69,796 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 6,824 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 62,913 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 62,909 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear axle straps in poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2007 59,333 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 56,821 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 56,814 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brakes could do with attention, feels hard to press and only gets over minimum requirement. †Nearside front brake is binding slightly compared with offside front.

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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F297 FKH is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 F297 FKH, 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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F297 FKH is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 9 March 1989.

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