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A661 DPB

1983 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,449 mi
Last recorded18,449 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider71,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA661 DPB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 18,449 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 17,585 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 17,523 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 15,528 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 16,247 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 10,910 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 10,908 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 10,126 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 94,481 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion in both inner and outer sills †poor beam pattern on os headlight

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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A661 DPB is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 A661 DPB, 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 A661 DPB registered?

A661 DPB is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 13 September 1983.

Is A661 DPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A661 DPB shows 9 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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