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H16 RUP

1990 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

123,919 mi
Last recorded123,919 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider86,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 RUP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 123,919 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 123,822 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 123,224 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

fuel tank corroding.

Pass 1 Jun 2016 122,334 miles

slight play both rear wheel bearing

Fail 1 Jun 2016 122,320 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play both rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 May 2014 121,251 miles

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight movement in steering box and dampner

Under vehicle body repairs

Pass 22 Jun 2013 120,683 miles

off side rear brake pipe slightly corroded

service brake low on performance

slight exhaustleak from centre section and from cat

slight free play in both front and rear wheel bearings

slight free play in near side steering pivot

Fail 6 Jun 2013 120,683 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

body heavily corroded in places

inner steering joints have play

n/s/f sill heavily corroded

Pass 24 May 2012 120,064 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 119,361 miles

brake fluid level low,oil leaks/engine/gearbox/rear diff,outer sills covered,slight play in steering components,slight play in offside front wheel bearing,slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Sep 2009 118,381 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight play ns steering idler bushes

various welding repairs /slight play in both rear hubs /

Pass 18 Sep 2008 116,720 miles

Heavy surface corrosion N/S/F inner wing

N/S/F outer sill rusted outside of prescribed area

Slight play in top of steering column

Fail 16 Sep 2008 116,720 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Heavy surface corrosion N/S/F inner wing

N/S/F outer sill rusted outside of prescribed area

Slight play in top of steering column

Pass 6 Nov 2007 113,117 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Nov 2006 112,080 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 109,355 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 109,306 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front tyres worn on edges

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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H16 RUP is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 H16 RUP, 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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H16 RUP is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 6 August 1990.

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