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H317 VVF

1990 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

35,848 mi
Last recorded35,848 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider86,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH317 VVF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 35,848 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 35,728 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 29,601 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 27,091 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective os and ns headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 25,182 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced os and ns (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded os and ns (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front slight play in steering idler

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

wipers dont auto park

Fail 8 Nov 2017 25,182 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front slight play in steering idler

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 24,509 miles

Front coil spring corroded os and ns (2.4.C.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced os and ns (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 23,491 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 23,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 22,449 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 20,387 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 20,386 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 18,703 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 17,291 miles

chip on windcreen

nearside rear spring weak

Fail 9 Jul 2010 17,278 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres perished

slight sweat from fuel tank

Pass 6 May 2009 10,862 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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H317 VVF is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 H317 VVF, 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 H317 VVF registered?

H317 VVF is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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