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A678 SKH

1984 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

50,408 mi
Last recorded50,408 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider78,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA678 SKH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2024 50,408 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 50,352 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Light corrosion on both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Suspension arm ball joint gaitor perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 50,291 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 50,148 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox & rear axle, seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 50,131 miles

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

underside slightly corroded

Pass 10 May 2019 49,966 miles

underside corroded

Pass 14 May 2018 49,784 miles

Oil leak ()

all tyres perishing badly

all tyres wearing on edges

free play in nearside track rod end

front lower spring mounts corroded badly

underside corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,741 miles

all tyres perishing

free play in nearside track rod end

front tyres wearing on edges

oil leaks

underside corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2017 49,741 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres perishing

free play in nearside track rod end

front tyres wearing on edges

oil leaks

underside corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 49,211 miles

free play in nearside track rod end

front tyres wearing on edges

oil leaks

Pass 1 Aug 2014 47,243 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 46,244 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 45,852 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 45,226 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 434,716 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 41,305 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 72,996 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 72,625 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 69,569 miles

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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A678 SKH is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A678 SKH, 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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A678 SKH is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 July 1984.

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