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F84 FRH

1989 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

63,740 mi
Last recorded63,740 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider101,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF84 FRH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2023 63,740 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 63,525 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 63,525 miles

Emissions not tested Due to engine oil overfilled (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 62,889 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 62,328 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 62,290 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 62,256 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 62,218 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2012 62,068 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2011 61,997 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f brake slight binde

Pass 3 Feb 2010 61,900 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering idler has slight play in bush.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 61,626 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 60,948 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 60,940 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 60,936 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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F84 FRH is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 F84 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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F84 FRH is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 20 March 1989.

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