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A469 RWL

1984 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,964 mi
Last recorded104,964 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider78,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA469 RWL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 104,964 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 104,855 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 104,570 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

driver & passeneger seat has slight play

n/s/r tyre outter side wall has cracks

Fail 28 May 2015 104,578 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

driver & passeneger seat has slight play

n/s/r tyre outter side wall has cracks

Pass 31 May 2012 103,729 miles

ehaust back box corroded but not blowing

front to rear brake pipe slighlty corroded but not to excess

rear anti roll drop links slight play

rear under valance rusty

valance support rusty

Fail 24 May 2012 103,714 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

ehaust back box corroded but not blowing

front to rear brake pipe slighlty corroded but not to excess

rear anti roll drop links slight play

rear under valance rusty

valance support rusty

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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A469 RWL is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A469 RWL, 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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What year was A469 RWL registered?

A469 RWL is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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