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F523 HWF

1989 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

58,211 mi
Last recorded58,211 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider101,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF523 HWF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 8 Jul 2025 58,211 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 58,122 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 58,094 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 57,584 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 54,364 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 48,896 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 47,639 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 45,486 miles

slight play in nearside front drop arm

Pass 25 Jun 2012 42,081 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 41,577 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 40,208 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 39,133 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 37,994 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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F523 HWF is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F523 HWF, 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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What year was F523 HWF registered?

F523 HWF is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 7 April 1989.

Is F523 HWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F523 HWF shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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