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A573 GLD

1983 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,217 mi
Last recorded97,217 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider71,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA573 GLD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 97,217 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 97,217 miles

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)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 23 May 2006 96,934 miles

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

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

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

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

rear axle straps in poor condition

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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A573 GLD is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A573 GLD, 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 A573 GLD registered?

A573 GLD is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 12 December 1983.

Is A573 GLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A573 GLD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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