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H20 ADB

1991 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,971 mi
Last recorded85,971 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider86,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 ADB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 85,971 miles

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCEY JUST PAST.

SOME BLUE SMOKE EMITTED FROM EXHAUST.

SOME UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT ON STEERING COLUMN.

UNABLE TO INSPECT LOWER OUTER SEALS DUE TO THEM BEEN CONSEALED BY SIDE SKIRTS.

Pass 27 Nov 2024 84,478 miles

EMISSONS STRUGGLED TO COME INTO LIMITS.

SLIGHT UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT ON STEERING WHEEL.

SOME BLUE SMOKE EMITTED FROM EXHAUST UNDER LOAD.

UNABLE TO INSPECT BOTH LOWER OUTER SEALS DUE TO THEM BEEN CONSEALED BY SIDE SKIRTS.

Pass 30 Nov 2023 83,691 miles

EMISSONS STRUGGLED TO COME INTO LIMITS.

SLIGHT UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT ON STEERING WHEEL.

SOME BLUE SMOKE EMITTED FROM EXHAUST UNDER LOAD.

UNABLE TO INSPECT BOTH LOWER OUTER SEALS DUE TO THEM BEEN COVERED BY PLASTIC SKIRTS.

Pass 7 Nov 2022 82,057 miles

SLIGHT UP AND DOWN MOVEMENT ON STEERING WHEEL.

UNABLE TO INSPECT BOTH LOWER OUTER SEALS DUE TO THEM BEEN COVERED BY PLASTIC SIDE SKIRTS.

Pass 1 Nov 2021 80,840 miles

UNABLE TO INSPECT BOTH LOWER OUTER SEALS DUE TO THEM BEEN COVERED BY SIDE SKIRTS.

Pass 22 Oct 2020 79,896 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 79,525 miles

Central Exhaust shield loose

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 79,525 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust shield loose

Pass 31 May 2019 79,259 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 77,314 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 75,311 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 75,237 miles

Nearside Front bump stop missing

Fail 19 Feb 2016 75,235 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 74,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 74,527 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear diff oil leak

slight play from steering idlers

Fail 24 Sep 2010 73,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 73,921 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 73,910 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 73,045 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 73,043 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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H20 ADB is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 H20 ADB, 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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H20 ADB is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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