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H788 XYN

1990 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

157,021 mi
Last recorded157,021 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider86,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH788 XYN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 157,021 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 156,438 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 156,438 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 156,295 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 156,229 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 156,223 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 155,800 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 155,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 154,391 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 153,112 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE VERY BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED

THE OSR INNER WHEEL ARCH IS RUSTY

WATER LEAKING FROM THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT

Fail 17 Jun 2016 153,112 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES ARE VERY BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED

THE OSR INNER WHEEL ARCH IS RUSTY

WATER LEAKING FROM THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOT

Pass 7 Aug 2015 152,349 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 152,348 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 151,441 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 151,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside and offside sills have corrosion within prescribed areas , unab le to test full length of nearside and offside sills due to plastic trims being fitted .

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

offside rear and nearside front tyre sidewalls showing age related wear .

Pass 28 Jun 2013 150,397 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 150,395 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2011 150,157 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 149,184 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 149,181 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 149,179 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 147,539 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 147,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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H788 XYN is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 H788 XYN, 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 H788 XYN registered?

H788 XYN is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 11 September 1990.

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