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G512 SGN

1990 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

121,265 mi
Last recorded121,265 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider86,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG512 SGN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 121,265 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 120,832 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 120,832 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 May 2023 119,670 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 119,670 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 118,114 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2021 118,114 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 113,631 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 109,192 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 106,972 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 106,971 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font number plate to small (6.3.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 106,034 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 104,488 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2013 101,801 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 96,167 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 92,849 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 89,702 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 89,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 87,886 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 86,093 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 83,721 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 83,601 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Feb 2006 80,587 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 80,587 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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G512 SGN is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 G512 SGN, 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 G512 SGN registered?

G512 SGN is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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