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F974 MPL

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

57,615 mi
Last recorded57,615 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF974 MPL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 57,615 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 57,615 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 57,509 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 57,507 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 57,432 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 57,432 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 57,221 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 13 Jan 2022 57,061 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 56,729 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 56,673 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 56,651 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 56,597 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 56,506 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,506 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 56,420 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 56,420 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 56,217 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 56,168 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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F974 MPL is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 91,125 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 F974 MPL, 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 38 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F974 MPL registered?

F974 MPL is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 10 August 1988.

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The MOT history for F974 MPL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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