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G283 TAG

1990 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

13,780 mi
Last recorded13,780 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider86,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG283 TAG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 13,780 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 13,450 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 13,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 13,187 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 13,178 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 13,178 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Aug 2017 11,816 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 11,796 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 11,793 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 107,411 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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G283 TAG is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 G283 TAG, 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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G283 TAG is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G283 TAG safe to buy?

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