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F400 HAT

1989 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1592cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,936 mi
Last recorded78,936 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider101,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF400 HAT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,592cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 78,936 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front registration plate damaged

front springs corroded

front tyres worn close to legal limit

nearside washer jet not working

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 78,899 miles

Front and rear brakes out of balance

Leak from clutch slave cylinder

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

Nearside door mirror adrift

Nearside front mudflap loose

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

Offside headlamp reflector slightly corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2015 78,862 miles

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

Front and rear brakes out of balance

Leak from clutch slave cylinder

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

Nearside door mirror adrift

Nearside front mudflap loose

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

Offside headlamp reflector slightly corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 78,742 miles

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

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

Front brakes slightly out of balance

Nearside washer jet output poor

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

Passenger door mirror broken

Pass 20 May 2013 78,500 miles

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

Front brakes slightly out of balance

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Fail 7 May 2013 78,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 77,590 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP REFLECTORS CORRODED

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

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

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

NEARSIDE WASHER JET NOT WORKING

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

Pass 7 May 2010 77,049 miles

FRONT BRAKE PRESSURES NOT RISING EVENLY

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

HEADLAMP REFLECTORS CORRODED

NEARSIDE WASHER OUTPUT POOR

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

Pass 7 May 2009 76,013 miles

CORROSION BLISTERING ON BOTH INNER FRONT WHEEL ARCHES

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

HEADLAMP REFLECTORS CORRODED

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 73,199 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 72,970 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 64,489 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 63,748 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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F400 HAT is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,592cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F400 HAT, 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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F400 HAT is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 25 May 1989.

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