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H557 DAT

1990 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,697 mi
Last recorded122,697 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider86,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH557 DAT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 122,697 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 122,685 miles

all four tyres perished

Pass 25 Apr 2012 122,675 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

grease leaking from n\s\f bearing down backplate

h.t.leads required / missfire

o\s steering drop arm very close to lower suspension arm / could jam in certain conditions

wipers not self parking and 2nd speed on switch fault

Fail 19 Apr 2012 122,675 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

grease leaking from n\s\f bearing down backplate

h.t.leads required / missfire

o\s steering drop arm very close to lower suspension arm / could jam in certain conditions

wipers not self parking and 2nd speed on switch fault

Pass 12 Mar 2010 122,599 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 10 Mar 2010 122,599 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2009 122,598 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 122,447 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 122,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 122,267 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 122,267 miles

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

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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H557 DAT is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H557 DAT, 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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H557 DAT is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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