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G442 TAG

1990 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,170 mi
Last recorded118,170 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider86,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG442 TAG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 118,170 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 117,981 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 117,861 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 117,861 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 117,677 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2022 117,178 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 117,041 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 116,856 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 116,564 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 116,104 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 115,403 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 114,910 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 114,161 miles

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

nearside rear hub has oil leak

Pass 24 May 2014 113,667 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 111,768 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2012 111,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight bind to n/s/r brake

Pass 13 Aug 2012 111,168 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight bind to n/s/r brake

Fail 24 May 2011 109,366 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 109,366 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 109,217 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 107,437 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 104,638 miles

N.S.R. HUB LEAKING OIL

Pass 7 Aug 2007 101,775 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 101,764 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 100,389 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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G442 TAG is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 G442 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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What year was G442 TAG registered?

G442 TAG is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G442 TAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for G442 TAG shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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