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H208 GLP

1991 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,468 mi
Last recorded156,468 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider86,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH208 GLP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 156,468 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 156,467 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 156,428 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 and nearside rear valance areas corroded.

Windscreen washer bottle insecure.

Fail 11 Sep 2019 156,427 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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 and nearside rear valance areas corroded.

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer bottle insecure.

Pass 18 Jul 2018 156,488 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 156,428 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 156,427 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 156,427 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 156,032 miles

plastic sill covers fitted unable to look at sills

rear valance rusty not within persciped area

vehicle heavly undersealed

Pass 19 Sep 2014 155,487 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 154,576 miles

nsf floor area corroded

rear valence area corroded

vehicle is lhd conversion,unable to fully inspect work as heavy sealant used

wipers slightly slow in operation

Fail 16 Aug 2013 154,576 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsf floor area corroded

rear valence area corroded

vehicle is lhd conversion,unable to fully inspect work as heavy sealant used

wipers slightly slow in operation

Pass 23 Aug 2012 153,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osf and nsf floor area corroded outside prescibed area

steering lock not working

this vehicle has been converted from lhd to rhd some modifications area hard to assess as they are heavily rust protected

Fail 20 Aug 2012 153,898 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

osf and nsf floor area corroded outside prescibed area

steering lock not working

this vehicle has been converted from lhd to rhd some modifications area hard to assess as they are heavily rust protected

Pass 19 Aug 2011 152,663 miles

osf and nsr tyre perished

this vehicle has been converted from lhd to rhd some modifications are hard to assess as they are heavily rust protected

Pass 24 Aug 2010 151,229 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle has been converted to RHD, some areas of work are hard to examine also generous use of sealant prevents thourough examination

Fail 23 Aug 2010 151,229 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

vehicle has been converted to RHD, some areas of work are hard to examine also generous use of sealant prevents thourough examination

Pass 15 Sep 2009 149,515 miles

vehicle appears to have been converted to right hand drive unable to fully inspect modifications carried out to prescribed area under dash

Fail 27 Aug 2009 149,514 miles

Centre Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

vehicle appears to have been converted to right hand drive unable to fully inspect modifications to prescribed area under dash

Pass 2 Sep 2008 146,870 miles

vehicle has been converted from left to right hand drive unable to fully inspect prescribed areas under dash

Fail 21 Aug 2008 146,860 miles

Offside Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

vehicle has been converted from left to right hand drive unable to fully inspect prescribed areas under dash

Pass 8 Aug 2007 143,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

vehicle has been converted from left to right hand drive , work carried out for this conversion are hard to assess due to much sealant being used

Fail 6 Aug 2007 143,288 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

vehicle has been converted from left to right hand drive repairs carried out for this conversion are hard to assess

Pass 8 Aug 2006 140,725 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 140,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

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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H208 GLP is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,508 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 H208 GLP, 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 35 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H208 GLP is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 7 February 1991.

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