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F300 SUL

1989 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1556cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

36,407 mi
Last recorded36,407 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider101,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF300 SUL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,556cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 36,407 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

battery light on

slight corrosion to underside of car

slight wear in steering

Pass 8 Jul 2024 36,391 miles

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

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

Slight play detected in steering system.

Pass 22 May 2023 36,351 miles

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

Slight play in steering joints

Pass 10 Jun 2022 36,263 miles

Nearside Front Steering droparm has play

Fail 7 Jun 2022 36,263 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated Boot (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering droparm has play

Pass 11 Jul 2019 36,098 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 36,098 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 35,942 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 35,934 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 35,924 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Oil leak

slight wear in steering/suspension

underside of car slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 35,653 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 35,653 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 35,578 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Floor starting to rust

Oil leaking from differential

Oil leaking from engine

Slight free play in some steering components

Fail 13 Sep 2012 35,578 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Floor starting to rust

Oil leaking from differential

Oil leaking from engine

Slight free play in some steering components

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 35,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

floor starting to rust

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight wear in steering

Pass 18 May 2010 35,509 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 35,509 miles

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

Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 35,390 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slighr wear in steering

spare wheel well and sills starting to rust

Pass 8 Jun 2009 35,390 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slighr wear in steering

spare wheel well and sills starting to rust

Fail 18 Jun 2007 35,382 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 35,382 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 35,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

near side rear brake starting to sieze

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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F300 SUL is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 F300 SUL, 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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F300 SUL is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 21 July 1989.

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