1989 Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0L Petrol · F517 LKM
1989 Alfa Romeo Spider (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1989. Recorded mileage 61,897 miles. MOT valid until 04 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO SPIDER
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,897 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F517 LKM Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 61,897 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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F517 LKM Mileage History
- 25/05/200757,750 mi
- 30/05/200757,750 mi
- 08/05/200958,579 mi+829 mi
- 09/06/201059,004 mi+425 mi
- 02/11/201159,577 mi+573 mi
- 02/11/201159,577 mi
- 23/04/201459,980 mi+403 mi
- 05/05/201560,127 mi+147 mi
- 05/05/201560,127 mi
- 06/06/201960,277 mi+150 mi
- 26/08/202160,760 mi+483 mi
- 02/05/202360,760 mi
- 24/05/202360,760 mi
- 17/07/202460,762 mi+2 mi
- 28/07/202561,652 mi+890 mi
- 06/08/202561,662 mi+10 mi
- 27/07/202661,897 mi+235 mi
Average of roughly 216 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
F517 LKM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider (F517 LKM) between May 2007 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 27 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.
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