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H705 XUC

1990 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

184,562 mi
Last recorded184,562 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider86,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH705 XUC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 184,562 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 184,389 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 183,265 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 183,250 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 182,948 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 182,467 miles

Nearside headlight lens cracked

Nearside inner sill corroded but not holed

Offside inner sill corroded but not holed

Fail 4 Apr 2017 182,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside headlight lens cracked

Nearside inner sill corroded but not holed

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside inner sill corroded but not holed

Pass 24 Mar 2016 180,478 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2015 179,495 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 178,335 miles

both rear tyres low on inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2012 171,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake efficiency only just meets requirements

fuel tank rusty

general corosion

Fail 4 Sep 2012 171,609 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake efficiency only just meets requirements

fuel tank rusty

general corosion

Pass 2 Sep 2011 167,938 miles

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside mirror missing

Fail 22 Aug 2011 167,938 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel tank corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 167,566 miles

first exhaust silencer split/front tyres below on edge/nearside headlight cracked/nearside door mirror glass missing/fuel tank corroded/nearside steering idler worn

Fail 21 Aug 2010 167,561 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

first exhaust silencer split/front tyres below on edge/nearside headlight cracked/nearside door mirror glass missing/fuel tank corroded/nearside steering idler worn

Pass 12 Aug 2009 162,037 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

play in steering/floors corroded/both front tyres below on edge

Fail 10 Aug 2009 162,037 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

play in steering/floors corroded/both front tyres below on edge

Pass 23 Nov 2007 157,085 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 157,085 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 143,349 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 143,341 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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H705 XUC is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 H705 XUC, 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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H705 XUC is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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