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F31 GAG

1989 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

169,462 mi
Last recorded169,462 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider101,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF31 GAG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 169,462 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 169,432 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 169,405 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2022 165,389 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 161,669 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 161,635 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 161,609 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 155,854 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 155,589 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 150,957 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 146,146 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 141,190 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/side rear tyre low tread

Fail 11 Sep 2014 141,107 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

o/side rear tyre low tread

Pass 4 Sep 2013 138,221 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 136,139 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 136,092 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 132,764 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Sep 2010 127,317 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 124,347 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 123,422 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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F31 GAG is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 F31 GAG, 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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F31 GAG is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 April 1989.

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