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G163 FWC

1990 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,176 mi
Last recorded33,176 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider86,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG163 FWC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 33,176 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 32,612 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 32,278 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 32,278 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2022 32,105 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 32,040 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 31,739 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 31,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,711 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 29,015 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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G163 FWC is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,126 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 G163 FWC, 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 36 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 G163 FWC registered?

G163 FWC is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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