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7 MTR

1986 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

205,726 mi
Last recorded205,726 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider88,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration7 MTR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 205,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted but not affecting pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted but not affecting pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 205,726 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Characters are; 45mm high 7mm stroke width 7mm spaced apart (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted but not affecting pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misted but not affecting pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 205,111 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 205,111 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 198,769 miles
Fail 23 May 2023 198,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 193,007 miles

All underside treated with underseal

Pass 25 Sep 2020 192,819 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 192,817 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 191,220 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion to floor (both sides)

various corrosion to underside components

Fail 30 May 2017 191,216 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Lower floor both sides

Front Lower floor both sides

Offside Front tyre

Rear pads

Tracking

Pass 8 Jun 2016 190,479 miles

tracking

various corrosion

Offside Rear tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2015 186,697 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

play in rear wheel bearings

various corrosion to underside componants

Pass 23 Jun 2014 182,289 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 182,289 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 178,041 miles

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2012 175,751 miles

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2011 174,912 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 174,912 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front floor corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2010 171,788 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 171,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 167,382 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 157,827 miles

nearside front steering idler slight play

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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7 MTR is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 88,988 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 7 MTR, 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 40 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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7 MTR is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 7 October 1986.

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