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G221 RRH

1990 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

85,695 mi
Last recorded85,695 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider86,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG221 RRH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 85,695 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources three fitted (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 85,675 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all three lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 85,672 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 85,389 miles

underside coated in underseal

Fail 30 Sep 2021 85,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

underside coated in underseal

Pass 27 Apr 2018 85,090 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 85,090 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 84,485 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 84,480 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion Inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 82,756 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 82,756 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 80,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 80,018 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 75,120 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 71,564 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 71,397 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 71,389 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 71,089 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 70,237 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 69,670 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 69,448 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 67,369 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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G221 RRH is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 G221 RRH, 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 G221 RRH registered?

G221 RRH is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 26 April 1990.

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The MOT history for G221 RRH shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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