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F638 SUW

1989 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,959 mi
Last recorded103,959 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2014
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider101,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF638 SUW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2014 103,959 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 103,929 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 103,466 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 103,462 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

offside rear tyre getting low inner edge

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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F638 SUW is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F638 SUW, 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 F638 SUW registered?

F638 SUW is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F638 SUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F638 SUW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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