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D128 PKH

1986 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1945cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

44,284 mi
Last recorded44,284 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider88,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD128 PKH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,945cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 44,284 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to suspension arms

Fail 13 May 2026 44,284 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))

corrosion to suspension arms

Pass 2 May 2023 44,223 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 44,223 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect colour (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect colour (0.1 (c))

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))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 43,345 miles

off side steering link slight play

Fail 30 Jun 2022 43,345 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

off side steering link slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2021 43,038 miles

near side and off side outter sills rusty on seams

off side inner track rod end slight play

Pass 17 Jun 2019 42,815 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 42,528 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))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 42,461 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Slight bind to offside front brake

Slight play in steering box

Fail 13 Apr 2017 42,461 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both bushes (2.4.G.2)

Slight bind to offside front brake

Slight play in steering box

Pass 14 Apr 2016 42,221 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 42,221 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 42,040 miles

off side steering drop arm has play

Pass 10 Aug 2013 41,713 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front jacking points corroded but not within a precribed area

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jul 2013 41,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front jacking point area is excessively corroded but not within a prescribed area at time of inspection

offside front floor area/jacking point is excessively corroded and jacking point has collapsed, this is not within a precribed area at time of inspection

offside rear outer sill area has surface corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2012 41,436 miles

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

offside front jack point rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2011 41,171 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/f floor pan rusty

o/s/r sill rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2010 40,781 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 40,446 miles

n/s/f inner sill rusty

o/s/ff floor pan rusty

o/s/r outer sill rusty

Fail 3 Jun 2009 40,446 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

n/s/f inner sill rusty

o/s/ff floor pan rusty

o/s/r outer sill rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2008 40,101 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

battery lose

o/s sill rusty at the rear

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Fail 27 May 2008 40,096 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

battery lose

n/s sill rusty

o/s sill rusty at the rear

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

slight bind on o/s/f brake

Pass 4 Jun 2007 39,554 miles

n/s/r tyre on 2mm

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 23 May 2006 38,592 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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D128 PKH is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,945cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 D128 PKH, 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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D128 PKH is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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