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H726 XAG

1990 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1952cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

173,551 mi
Last recorded173,551 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider86,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH726 XAG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 173,551 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 173,551 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2024 173,450 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded worn as well (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from transmission but excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rebound straps slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2022 173,285 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 May 2022 173,285 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 173,030 miles

Front front suspension components has started to rust and brake system

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Rear rear suspension components has started to rust and brake system

Fail 3 Apr 2021 173,024 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front suspension components has started to rust and brake system

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play

Rear rear suspension components has started to rust and brake system

Pass 1 Feb 2020 172,717 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 172,411 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 171,931 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

coolent leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Jan 2017 171,270 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Feb 2016 170,859 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 31 Jan 2015 170,123 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Jan 2014 169,012 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 25 Jan 2014 168,991 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2013 168,034 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2012 165,844 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 165,844 miles

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

Front washer bottle mount slight corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2011 163,907 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both sides plastic sill covers fitted / unable to test / check areas???

engine oil level low

fuel pump hoses slightly deteriorated/ perished

off side front lower mount slightly insecure

screen wipers slightly slow inoperation / cross screen???

Fail 11 Feb 2011 163,904 miles

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both sides plastic sill covers fitted / unable to test / check areas???

engine oil level low

fuel pump hoses slightly deteriorated/ perished

off side front lower mount slightly insecure

screen wipers slightly slow inoperation / cross screen???

Fail 22 Jan 2011 163,893 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

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

both sides plastic sill covers fitted / unable to test / check areas???

brake servo hose ????

engine oil level low???

fuel pump hoses slightly deteriorated / perished

near side front door slightly difficult to latch / closed / second latch

near side front steering idler raley / shaft / bushes slightly worn / free movement / track rod fouls gearbox area full right turn

off side fromt seat front lower mount slightly insecure

wiper operation slightly slow / cross screen

Pass 16 Jan 2010 162,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

VIN incomplete ZAR missing from computer system???

both sides lower outer plastic sill covers fitted / unable to check areas correctly???

fuel cap seal???

screen damp inside / slightly poor view ???

Fail 16 Jan 2010 162,621 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

VIN incomplete ZAR missing from computer system???

both sides lower outer plastic sill covers fitted / unable to check areas correctly???

fuel cap seal???

screen damp inside / slightly poor view ???

Pass 11 Nov 2008 161,737 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 161,737 miles

Front Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 161,551 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 161,551 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 160,566 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 160,566 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 159,764 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 159,764 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (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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H726 XAG is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,952cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 H726 XAG, 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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H726 XAG is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 9 August 1990.

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