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F609 NLE

1989 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

119,048 mi
Last recorded119,048 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider101,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF609 NLE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 119,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 118,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Idler relay (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 117,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering idler bushes worn

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 117,347 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering idler bushes worn

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 116,218 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

UNDERBODY CORROSION/RUST HOLES OFFSIDE/NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR/SILLS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

play in nearside front steering idler

Fail 11 May 2023 116,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear silencers (6.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

UNDERBODY CORROSION/RUST HOLES OFFSIDE/NEARSIDE FRONT FLOOR/SILLS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

play in nearside front steering idler

Pass 8 Sep 2021 114,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering adler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

excessive under body corrosion nearside front

excessive under body corrosion offside front

Fail 31 Aug 2021 114,697 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated inner handbrake (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering adler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

excessive under body corrosion nearside front

excessive under body corrosion offside front

Pass 9 Sep 2020 113,822 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak water pump

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion/rust offside/nearside front floor/sills

play in nearside front steering idler/drop arm

Pass 24 Apr 2019 112,905 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion/rust offside and nearside front floor/sills

play in nearside front steering idler

Pass 10 May 2018 111,767 miles

fluid leak nearside rear hub

rear tyres perished

under body corrosion/rust offside/nearside front floor/sills

Fail 9 May 2018 111,767 miles

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

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

fluid leak nearside rear hub

rear tyres perished

under body corrosion/rust offside/nearside front floor/sills

Pass 27 Apr 2017 111,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak nearside rear hub

corrosion/rust holes offside/nearside front floor/sills

rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Apr 2017 111,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak nearside rear hub

corrosion/rust holes offside/nearside front floor/sills

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 May 2016 110,435 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

oil leak nearside rear hub

rear tyres soon tread worn low+ tyres persihed

underbody corrosion/rust offside/nearside

Fail 11 May 2016 110,435 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

oil leak nearside rear hub

rear tyres soon tread worn low+ tyres persihed

underbody corrosion/rust offside/nearside

Pass 27 Apr 2015 109,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust split slight leak.

offside and nearside rear tyres perished.

oil leak nearside rear hub.

underbody corrosion/rust offside/nearside.

Fail 23 Apr 2015 109,779 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

exhaust split slight leak.

offside and nearside rear tyres perished.

oil leak nearside rear hub.

underbody corrosion/rust offside/nearside.

Pass 13 May 2014 108,623 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rust holes in sill pannels n/s o/s

Fail 13 May 2014 108,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rust holes in sill pannels n/s o/s

Pass 26 Apr 2013 107,968 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

under body rust holes

Pass 27 Feb 2012 107,942 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

under body rust

Pass 25 Feb 2011 107,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear tyres soon, tread worn low.

underbody corrosion/rust offside/nearside.

Fail 23 Feb 2011 107,457 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear tyres soon, tread worn low.

slight brake binding offside front

underbody corrosion/rust offside/nearside.

Pass 26 Feb 2010 106,602 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

underbody corrosion/rust offside/nearside.

Fail 24 Feb 2010 106,602 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

underbody corrosion/rust offside/nearside.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 105,877 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nearside front wheel bearing noisey.

offside seatbelt buckle cover broken.

rust offside/nearside front floor/sills

Pass 6 Mar 2008 104,979 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

oil leak nearside rear hub. offside seatbelt buckle cover broken.

Fail 29 Feb 2008 104,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

oil leak nearside rear hub. offside seatbelt buckle cover broken.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 99,582 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

see test no 820220767093.

Fail 1 Mar 2007 99,582 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

offside front seat belt buckle part of cover missing.

Pass 24 Feb 2006 96,636 miles

PLAY IN STEERING IDLER. UNDERBODY RUST N/S/F. O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR MOUNTING BUSH WORN.

Fail 24 Feb 2006 96,633 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f anti roll bar mounting bush worn. play in steering idler. underbody rust n/s/f.

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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F609 NLE is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 F609 NLE, 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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F609 NLE is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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