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A143 WGH

1984 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,382 mi
Last recorded151,382 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider78,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA143 WGH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2018 151,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated at jacking point (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 148,604 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 148,544 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (2.6.2)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 148,518 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 148,517 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 May 2009 148,327 miles

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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A143 WGH is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 78,084 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 A143 WGH, 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 42 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A143 WGH is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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