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F783 TLY

1989 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1556cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

46,809 mi
Last recorded46,809 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider101,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF783 TLY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,556cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 46,809 miles

oil leaking from offside rear axle hub

Pass 29 May 2018 46,809 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 46,809 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 46,809 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 46,809 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 46,809 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 46,809 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 46,809 miles

centre exhaust silencer corroded and leaking slightly

Pass 24 May 2011 46,809 miles

centre exhaust silencer corroded and leaking slightly

corrosion to offside front floorpan/jacking point

spare wheel carrier / boot floor corroded

Fail 27 May 2010 46,809 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 May 2010 46,809 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2009 46,809 miles

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 20 May 2008 46,809 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Fail 20 May 2008 46,809 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 1 Jun 2007 46,826 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 46,809 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 46,809 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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F783 TLY is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 F783 TLY, 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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F783 TLY is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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