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H348 XRS

1990 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1945cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

109,320 mi
Last recorded109,320 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider86,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH348 XRS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,945cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 109,320 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 108,972 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 108,971 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 108,748 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 108,734 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 108,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 107,970 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 107,453 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 106,706 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 106,387 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 106,011 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 105,983 miles

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill meets floor both sides, (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front bump stop missing,

Pass 27 Apr 2018 105,456 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 104,728 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 104,634 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 104,220 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 104,220 miles

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

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

Offside Fuel hose excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 103,402 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 102,960 miles

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 9 Jun 2012 102,025 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

side skirts fitted.

slight ply near side steering idler

Fail 26 May 2012 101,923 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

side skirts fitted.

slight ply near side steering idler

Pass 28 May 2011 101,391 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both inner sills slight corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear lower suspention arm rubber bushes worn

center exhast box has minor leak

oil leak from gear box and diff

outer sills have covers

Pass 22 May 2010 100,527 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 99,071 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 93,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front coil springs corroded

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear brake hose contaminated with oil

rear of both outer sill panels corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 22 May 2008 93,909 miles

both front coil springs corroded

plastic outer sill covers fitted

rear brake hose contaminated with oil

rear of both outer sill panels corroded

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 18 Apr 2007 91,124 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 91,124 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 90,158 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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H348 XRS is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,945cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 H348 XRS, 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 H348 XRS registered?

H348 XRS is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H348 XRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H348 XRS shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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