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F408 UEF

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,689 mi
Last recorded158,689 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF408 UEF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 158,689 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 153,268 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 153,265 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front steering idler slight play

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 153,136 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering pivot slight movement

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 153,136 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering pivot slight movement

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

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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F408 UEF is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 91,125 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 F408 UEF, 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 38 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F408 UEF registered?

F408 UEF is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 December 1988.

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