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D334 ELL

1987 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

132,347 mi
Last recorded132,347 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider102,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD334 ELL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2026 132,347 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Jun 2005 128,301 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 128,301 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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D334 ELL is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 102,274 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 D334 ELL, 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 39 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D334 ELL registered?

D334 ELL is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D334 ELL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D334 ELL shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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