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F706 GAT

1989 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,595 mi
Last recorded116,595 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider101,139 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF706 GAT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 116,595 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 116,417 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 115,338 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 115,338 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 115,108 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 114,485 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 114,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 114,462 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Various metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 1 Sep 2014 114,462 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Various metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

Fail 22 Jun 2013 114,450 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to boot floor pan

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2010 113,446 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 113,446 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 113,226 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 106,632 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 105,370 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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F706 GAT is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F706 GAT, 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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F706 GAT is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 20 April 1989.

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