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H421 XYU

1990 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

98,806 mi
Last recorded98,806 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider86,126 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH421 XYU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 98,806 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 98,786 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2026 98,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 98,319 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 97,486 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 97,235 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 96,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 96,346 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 95,837 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 95,438 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 95,425 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2018 94,660 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 93,602 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 91,461 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 91,454 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 90,841 miles

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

slight oil leak from o/s rear hub

Pass 26 Jul 2014 90,297 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight oil leak from offside rear hub seal

Pass 20 Jul 2013 89,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2012 88,341 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 87,794 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 86,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 85,434 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 84,855 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 82,773 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 82,773 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 82,431 miles

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

off side hand brake reading low

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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H421 XYU is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 H421 XYU, 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 H421 XYU registered?

H421 XYU is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 15 August 1990.

Is H421 XYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H421 XYU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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