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H20 SPY

1991 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,924 mi
Last recorded84,924 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider86,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH20 SPY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 84,924 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 84,201 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 82,084 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 82,080 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 81,422 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2021 81,410 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 79,203 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 79,402 miles

Front Both front tyres wearing low on the outer edges.

Front Lower Number plate damaged.

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

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

Offside Inner Lower sill has light corrosion.

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

Pass 21 Jun 2017 78,730 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 74,370 miles

front reg plate cracked, osf upper ball joint very slight ply, slight play felt on rear wheels, washers & wipers poor

Pass 25 May 2011 73,438 miles

nsf inner arch corroded, high front brake inbalance evens out at 75%. rear brakes are slightly uneven to limit

Pass 4 Jun 2010 70,733 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 67,302 miles

Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak

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

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

both headlamps on lower limits

n.s front inner sill corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2008 19,284 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 19,284 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 19,134 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 18,856 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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H20 SPY is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SPY, 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 SPY is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 26 June 1991.

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