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H359 XHM

1990 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

169,381 mi
Last recorded169,381 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider86,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH359 XHM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 169,381 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 168,985 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 168,582 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 166,990 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer body sill slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 166,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 166,575 miles

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

corrosion near / near side front coil spring top mounting bracket

Pass 19 Jul 2019 165,908 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 165,290 miles

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

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 165,009 miles

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

Offside Front brake sticking slightly

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2016 163,439 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 162,892 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 161,891 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 161,891 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 161,348 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 160,630 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2011 160,207 miles

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

Oil leak

air filter housing insecure

Fail 31 Jul 2011 160,207 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

air filter housing insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2010 158,910 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 157,741 miles

slight play in steering ball joint

Pass 16 May 2008 157,038 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 May 2008 157,036 miles

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

Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 156,028 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 151,448 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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H359 XHM is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 H359 XHM, 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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H359 XHM is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 September 1990.

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