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F792 FRH

1989 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

199,912 mi
Last recorded199,912 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider101,139 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF792 FRH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2023 199,912 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 198,926 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 195,459 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn slightly on outer edge

offside front headlamp reflector deteriorated slightly

Fail 8 Mar 2019 195,442 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NOTE:nearside front and offside rear wheel bearings not tested for roughness

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlight slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Slight play detected in steering idler

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 195,250 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 195,080 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 194,744 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear axle oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 190,069 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 190,069 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 190,067 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 181,620 miles

Idle speed slightly high

Nearside front and offside front inner sills rusted

Offside headlight unit slight rust

Fail 6 May 2009 181,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2008 177,976 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 177,976 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak offside half shaft seal suspect

rust nearside front and offside front jacking points

Pass 3 May 2007 165,231 miles

CHASSIS NUMBER INCOMPLETE IN V5 OFFSIDE NUMBER PLATE BULB HOLDER POOR CONDICTION OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGE

Pass 6 May 2006 160,219 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 160,219 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r brake caliper wet possible leak at union. o/s/f has braided brake hose fitted.

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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F792 FRH is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 F792 FRH, 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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F792 FRH is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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