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GVA 870W

1990 Alfa Romeo Spider

Cream Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,517 mi
Last recorded83,517 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider86,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVA 870W
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 83,517 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 83,503 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 83,495 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 83,473 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 83,461 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 83,399 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 83,399 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2010 83,347 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 83,322 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 83,090 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 82,711 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 82,335 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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GVA 870W is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider in Cream with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,126 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 GVA 870W, 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 36 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 GVA 870W registered?

GVA 870W is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 20 June 1990.

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