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H748 XUC

1990 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,630 mi
Last recorded75,630 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider86,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH748 XUC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 75,630 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 75,176 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 74,204 miles

ns steering system fouling

side sills fitted

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 13 Jun 2017 73,963 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 73,686 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

general underbody corrosion

oil level low

Pass 18 Jun 2015 73,511 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 73,208 miles

general underbody corrosion

side sills fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2014 73,193 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

general underbody corrosion

side sills fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2013 72,539 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 72,538 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine miss firing

Fail 21 Sep 2011 72,538 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine miss firing

Pass 22 Dec 2010 72,538 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 72,493 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 72,318 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 72,318 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 67,324 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 60,404 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 60,404 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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H748 XUC is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 H748 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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H748 XUC is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 10 December 1990.

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