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1286 R

1976 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,755 mi
Last recorded77,755 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider58,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1286 R
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 77,755 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Oil leak axel ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 77,419 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 20 May 2015 76,797 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2015 76,797 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 76,326 miles

play in rear prop shaft u/j

Fail 27 May 2014 76,325 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

play in rear prop shaft u/j

Pass 7 May 2013 75,887 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 75,569 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 74,961 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2006 73,843 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil leak

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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1286 R is a 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 58,011 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 1286 R, 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 50 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 1286 R registered?

1286 R is a 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 12 March 1976.

Is 1286 R safe to buy?

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