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F757 GRH

1989 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

110,325 mi
Last recorded110,325 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider101,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF757 GRH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 110,325 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on spare wheel well

Pass 19 Mar 2020 108,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 105,579 miles

Front both front tyres cracked and perished

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 105,577 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.780 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 730 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front tyres cracked and perished

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 568,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front repairs covered in under seal.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 105,386 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s/f bump stop missing

slight corrosion/deterioration in brake pipes and flexibles

slight cracking in front tyres

slight dampness at n/s/r axle

slight play in all wheel bearings

slight play in other steering/suspension joints/bushes

underside corroded- sills and o/s/f anti roll bar mounts heavily corroded borderline pass

Fail 12 Jun 2017 105,386 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm cracked trailing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

exhaust corroded and slight leak from front pipe

o/s/f bump stop missing

slight corrosion/deterioration in brake pipes and flexibles

slight cracking in front tyres

slight dampness at n/s/r axle

slight play in all wheel bearings

slight play in other steering/suspension joints/bushes

spare tyre flat

underside corroded- sills and o/s/f anti roll bar mounts heavily corroded borderline pass

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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F757 GRH is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F757 GRH, 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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F757 GRH is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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