£16,884
1986 Alfa Romeo Spider S3
United Kingdom • 13 Apr 2025
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This is a right-hand-drive 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider S3, a classic Italian roadster, with approximately 33,800 miles. It features a 2.0-litre twin-cam inline-four engine, a five-speed manual transmission, and has been enhanced with quality upgrades from Alfaholics and Classic Alfa. The car comes with a rare factory removable hard-top.
Condition
7
The car has been garaged and well-maintained by a classic car collector. The seller states it's an exceptional example, with minor defects noted in the last MOT test, and recent servicing. The description notes some enhancements with quality upgrades.
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Manual
Transmission:
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Odometer:
33,800 miles
LUI 822
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
KEY FACTS This rare early Alfa Romeo Spider S3 is a characterful and engaging modern classic Italian roadster, which has been enhanced with quality upgrades and the benefit of being in right-hand-drive form with a rare factory hard top option.
Under the bonnet sits Alfa's classic and rorty naturally aspirated 2.0-litre twin-cam inline-four, fed by twin Weber carburettors, which sends its power to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission.
This original UK-market example was first registered in March 1986, and has been with the seller and fourth owner for four years; an experienced classic car collector.
The odometer indicates 54,394 Kms (approximately 33,800 miles), which the seller notes is supported by a rich history file.
EQUIPMENT AND FEATURES This classic Spider S3 is finished in the quintessential shade of Alfa Rosso with a rare contrasting gloss-black removable hard-top and a black vinyl soft-top roof, over a black vinyl-trimmed interior, featuring chrome trim hig...
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£1,332
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£8,160
Median Price (Since 2020)
£26,789
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MOT Information
Expired
Expired on Mar 18 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
54,381 miles
Registration Date
1986-03-01
MOT History
Passed
On Mar 19 2025 with 54,381 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Passed
On Mar 19 2024 with 54,612 kilometers
There were 2 defects noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- washers working intermitantly
Failed
On Mar 11 2024 with 53,972 kilometers
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Passed
On Mar 13 2023 with 53,609 miles
Failed
On Mar 04 2023 with 53,622 kilometers
There were 3 defects noted.
Major:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Passed
On Mar 08 2022 with 52,301 miles
Passed
On Apr 23 2021 with 50,696 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Minor:
- Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Passed
On Nov 01 2017 with 50,651 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Failed
On Sep 18 2017 with 50,625 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Fail:
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Passed
On Jul 13 2016 with 50,587 miles
Passed
On May 20 2014 with 48,941 miles
Passed
On Apr 23 2013 with 47,875 miles
Passed
On Apr 11 2012 with 47,592 miles
Passed
On Mar 14 2011 with 45,076 miles
Passed
On Mar 09 2010 with 44,548 miles
Passed
On Nov 30 2009 with 44,459 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passed
On Sep 23 2008 with 43,495 miles
Passed
On Aug 10 2007 with 42,741 miles
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