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G401 SKH

1990 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1945cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

62,548 mi
Last recorded62,548 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider86,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG401 SKH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,945cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 62,548 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both hreadlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside steering idler worn

Offside washer jet output misaligned

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all brake back plates corroded

reverse light not working

Fail 19 Feb 2026 62,548 miles

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

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks under bonnet light broken and live wire loose (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both hreadlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside steering idler worn

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

Offside washer jet output misaligned

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

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

all brake back plates corroded

reverse light not working

Pass 18 Feb 2025 62,548 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

brake disc back plates deteriorated

corrosion offside sill

fuel hose at pump deteriorated

steering idler slightly worn

Fail 18 Feb 2025 62,548 miles

brake disc back plates deteriorated

corrosion offside sill

fuel hose at pump deteriorated

steering idler slightly worn

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 62,548 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

dampness at feed pipe to fuel pump

front and rear bumps stoips missing

play in steering idler arm

Fail 19 Dec 2023 62,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play all slightly (5.1.3 (a) (i))

dampness at feed pipe to fuel pump

front and rear suspension bump stop missing

headlight reflector corroded

play in steering idler arm

Pass 7 Dec 2022 62,548 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel hose near pump deteriorated

headlamps deteriorated

slight corrosion front inner wings

steering idler worn

underside undersealed

wipers slow

Fail 7 Dec 2022 62,548 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel hose near pump deteriorated

headlamps deteriorated

slight corrosion front inner wings

steering idler worn

underside undersealed

wipers slow

Pass 24 Dec 2021 62,548 miles

Front wipers slow

Nearside Front brake flexi ferrule slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre slightly cracking in tread 195/60/15

all coil springs rusty

both head lamps slightly corroded inside lamp

car underside covered in wax coating

slight deterioration some suspension bushes

slight play all wheel bearings

slight play steering idler

Fail 21 Dec 2021 62,548 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking front to rear pipe at front (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front wipers slow

Nearside Front brake flexi ferrule slightly corroded

Offside Front tyre slightly cracking in tread 195/60/15

all coil springs rusty

both head lamps slightly corroded inside lamp

car underside covered in wax coating

slight corrosion front inner wings

slight deterioration some suspension bushes

slight play all wheel bearings

slight play steering idler

Pass 8 Dec 2020 62,548 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler (2.3 (a) (i))

all coil springs corroded

headlamp reflectors slightly corroded

n/s/f brake flexible ferrule slightly corroded

p/s cooler pipes slightly deteriorated

slight adjustment req to steering lock stops

slight corrosion n/s/f inner wing

slight play in all wheel bearings

slight wear/deterioration in suspension joints/bushes

Pass 8 Jun 2019 62,540 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded cooler pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))

coil springs corroded slightly

headlight reflectors corroded slightly

seat belts slow to retract

slight play in all wheel bearings

slight wear in suspension joints/bushes

Fail 16 Jul 2018 62,548 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, just out with 30cm (7.1.1 (a) (i))

clutch slave

coil springs corroded

front bump stops missing

fuel pump/pipe slightly deteriorated

headlamps slightly corroded

other areas of corrosion at front suspension areas and some jacking points poor

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight wear brakes

Pass 26 Jun 2017 62,548 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake discs slight corrosion and wear

all coil springs rusty

both head lamps rusty inside

both seatbelts slow to retract and need slight help

both sills corroded bad but not holed

emits little blue smoke after long idle

play in steering idler

slight deterioration some suspension bushes

slight movement both seats

slight play all wheel bearings

Pass 16 Jul 2016 62,548 miles

both head lamps rusty inside

slight play all wheel bearings

slight play steering idler

Fail 7 Jul 2016 62,548 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front and n/s/r 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

both head lamps rusty inside

slight bind o/s/f brake

slight play all wheel bearings

slight play steering idler

Pass 4 Jul 2015 62,548 miles

All tyres cracking apart from O/S/R

Corrosion hole O/S/F jacking point area

N/S Sill corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering idler

R Bump stops missing

Screen wash reservoir detached due to corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2014 62,548 miles

All tyres cracking slightly apart from O/S/R

O/S/F Jacking point area corroded

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering idler

Pass 16 Jul 2013 62,548 miles

floor to sill area corroded

o/s/f jacking point corroded

screenwash poor

slight play in front & rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering idler

tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 5 Jun 2013 625,848 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both outer sills to floor corroded

hand brake feels jerky

most tyres cracking round sidewalls 195/60/15 88v

o/s/f jacking point corroded

slight play all 4 wheel bearings

slight play steering idler

Pass 31 May 2012 62,548 miles

N/S Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F Jacking point corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering idler

Fail 26 May 2012 62,548 miles

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

N/S Outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F Jacking point corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering idler

Pass 22 Jun 2011 62,548 miles

front brake flexible ferruls slightly corroded

slight noise o/s/f suspension

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering idler

Fail 31 May 2011 62,548 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front brake flexible ferruls corroded

bottom radiator hose poor

n/s/f wiper blade poor

play in rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering idler

Pass 5 Jun 2010 62,548 miles

noise from o/s/f spring

o/s/f jacking point corroded

o/s/r tyreside wall cracking

Fail 25 May 2010 62,548 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Noise O/S/F Spring area Spring touching suspension arm

O/S/F Jacking point corroded & holed

O/S/R Tyre cracking

Pass 30 May 2009 62,548 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 18 Mar 2009 62,548 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Corrosion at o/s/f jacking point

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/R Tyre cracking

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2008 62,549 miles

Both f flexi ferrules corroded

Corrosion o/s/f jacking point

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/rear tyre cracking

Fail 7 Mar 2008 62,548 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both f flexi ferrules corroded

Corrosion o/s/f jacking point

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Feb 2007 62,548 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2007 62,548 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 62,548 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 62,548 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Play in steering idler

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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G401 SKH is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,945cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

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 G401 SKH, 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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G401 SKH is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 July 1990.

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