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A476 BHR

1983 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

170,145 mi
Last recorded170,145 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider71,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA476 BHR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 170,145 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 170,145 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2015 170,090 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 170,090 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 170,036 miles

nearside outer sill has corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2013 170,029 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside outer sill has corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2011 169,978 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 169,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2008 169,522 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 168,934 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 168,898 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2005 167,561 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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A476 BHR is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,231 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 A476 BHR, 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 43 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 A476 BHR registered?

A476 BHR is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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