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H234 YKH

1990 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,535 mi
Last recorded134,535 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider86,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH234 YKH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 134,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 132,487 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn too 2mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 129,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 125,381 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 120,298 miles

Central Exhaust noisy silencer has a loose baffle plate (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 120kgf (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside steering idler arm has slight play

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 115kgf (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 116,950 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 113,765 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 110,684 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play This may be a characteristic of the design if so, please ignore. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering idler arm has slight play

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 110,683 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/f 148kgf o/s/f 209kgf (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 84kgf (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel 125kgf (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/r 84kgf o/s/r 125kgf (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play This may be a characteristic of the design if so, please ignore. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering idler arm has slight play

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 108,785 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

rear brake efficiency on nearside 90kgf no lock out & offside 120kgf no lock out

Fail 23 Aug 2017 108,785 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak ()

rear brake efficiency on nearside 90kgf no lock out & offside 120kgf no lock out

Pass 19 Aug 2016 106,483 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 103,071 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 100,640 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 20 Aug 2014 100,639 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Pass 25 Jun 2013 99,071 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 95,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 95,140 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 94,267 miles

slight wear in n/s steering idler slight play in rear wheel bearings

Fail 6 Apr 2011 94,267 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight wear in n/s steering idler slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Apr 2010 92,768 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 92,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 91,217 miles

slight wear in n/s steering idler slight play in o/s n/s rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Apr 2008 89,940 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 87,319 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 85,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

oil leak

plastic covers on outer sills

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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H234 YKH is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 H234 YKH, 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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H234 YKH is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 21 November 1990.

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