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A235 JGW

1984 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,454 mi
Last recorded64,454 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider78,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA235 JGW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 64,454 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 64,454 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 64,454 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 64,454 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

DRIVERS SIDE FLOOR HAS SLIGHT CORROSION ROUND DRAIN HOLE

Pass 10 Dec 2015 62,361 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside rear and offside rear (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear and offside rear tyre perished

Fail 1 Dec 2015

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Speedometer not fitted (6.7.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (8.2.2)

front brake binding offside front and nearside front (3.7.B.1)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside rear and offside rear (2.6.2)

coil spring corroded nearside rear and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear and offside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre underinflated

Pass 4 Aug 2014 64,410 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 64,221 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2012 64,221 miles

o/s rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2011 64,016 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT OFFSIDE SRONT TYERS CRACKING

Fail 23 Aug 2011 64,016 miles

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

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

Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT OFFSIDE SRONT TYERS CRACKING

Pass 3 Aug 2010 63,885 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 63,702 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 63,702 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside rear tyres cracked

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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A235 JGW is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A235 JGW, 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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A235 JGW is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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