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G297 SGT

1990 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,476 mi
Last recorded106,476 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider86,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG297 SGT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 106,476 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR coils springs corroded, NSF,OSF,NSR,OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play NSR and OSR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play noted in all steering ball joints , inner and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 106,450 miles

Emissions unable to be completed BET test failed , Lambda very high due to exhaust leak and co very high, test aborted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre joint not sealing, manifold to down pipe nut missing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle NSR low on efficiency and calliper leaking (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR coils springs corroded, NSF,OSF,NSR,OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play NSR and OSR (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play slight play noted in all steering ball joints , inner and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 105,691 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 105,667 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 104,976 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 104,976 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 103,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 103,009 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2021 102,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 102,455 miles

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 101,867 miles

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

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

Play detected in both rear wheel bearings

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 100,508 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle,offside hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 100,508 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))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle,offside hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 99,646 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 99,646 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine emissions test failed (7.4.B.3b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement osf brake binding (3.5.1k)

Oil leak ()

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 98,465 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jun 2015 96,997 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2015 96,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside rear suspension support strap breaking

Pass 10 Jun 2014 94,529 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2014 94,529 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2013 89,920 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 85,908 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2012 85,908 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 78,280 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 75,502 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 4 May 2010 75,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2009 74,327 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

the fuel filler can only be opened from inside the boot

there is slight play in the steering box

Pass 18 Apr 2008 72,575 miles

plastic sill covers fitted unable to check metal sills.

Fail 14 Apr 2008 72,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

plastic sill covers fitted unable to check metal sills.

Pass 19 Apr 2007 68,235 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 66,464 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 66,304 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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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G297 SGT is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G297 SGT, 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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G297 SGT is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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