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D986 UTN

1986 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,500 mi
Last recorded91,500 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider88,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD986 UTN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 91,500 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 91,210 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 89,854 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable steering idler slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside outer sill at floor join corroded but not excessive

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 89,827 miles

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged inside car bulkhead cracked and flexing whilst pressing brake (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable steering idler slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside outer sill at floor join corroded but not excessive

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush on hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 87,375 miles

advise slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 4 Jul 2017 87,365 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Advise overall brake performance near limit

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 87,184 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 87,184 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 86,948 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

advise slight play at steering idler

Fail 2 Apr 2014 86,919 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

advise play at steering idler

Pass 10 Jun 2010 86,250 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 86,240 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise overall footbrake performance near limit 55%

Pass 28 Jun 2007 85,616 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Jun 2007 85,616 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 May 2006 85,232 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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D986 UTN is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D986 UTN, 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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D986 UTN is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 18 September 1986.

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