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A891 HPJ

1983 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,091 mi
Last recorded86,091 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider71,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA891 HPJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 86,091 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated corroded (3.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion underside eg wing supports, spare wheel well, both sills (hole in o/s/r out with structural point, front anti roll bar mounts etc etc

rear bumper poorly secured

slight play in steering box and idler

slight play/roughness in wheel bearings

various rear anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

Fail 21 Apr 2022 86,091 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated corroded (3.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion underside eg wing supports, spare wheel well, both sills (hole in o/s/r out with structural point, front anti roll bar mounts etc etc

rear bumper poorly secured

slight play in steering box and idler

slight play/roughness in wheel bearings

various rear anti roll bar bushes deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2021 85,443 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated at hinge attachments (3.1 (c))

Offside sill corroded outwith prescribed area

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

seat belts slow to retract

spare wheel well corroded

steering idler arm slightly worn

Pass 16 Jun 2020 84,957 miles

Exhaust rubber mountings slightly deteriorated.

Rear trailing arm forward bushes slightly deteriorated.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Slight play in propshaft rear universal joint and front rubber coupling deteriorated slightly.

Slight play in steering box and idler.

Some deterioration in suspension bushes.

Suspect nearside front brake has been binding. disc looks overheated.

small hole in exhaust rear silencer.

some areas of corrosion in vehicle underside. Vehicle heavily coated in underseal.

Pass 13 Jun 2019 84,462 miles

Offside slight bind handbrake

bonnet corroded at hinges

both rear axle front trailing arm bushes splitting

both seat belts slow to retract

deterioration some other suspension bushes

exhaust rear rubber hanger starting to split

prop shaft front coupling rubber cracking slightly

slight corrosion underside and o/s/r sill to floor

slight play both rear wheel bearings

slight play steering idler

Pass 19 Jun 2018 83,938 miles

bonnet rusty at hinges

corrosion underside

prop shaft front rubber joint slight cracks

slight movement some suspension bushes

slight play both rear wheel bearings

slight wear all brake discs

slight wear steering idler

Pass 24 Jun 2017 83,508 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle trailing arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs rusty

bonnet hinges corroded bad bonnet corroded at hinges

front prop shaft donut slight cracks

slight corrosion underside

slight movement both front seat back rests

slight movement front suspension bushes

slight play steering box and idler

slight wear and corrosion all brake discs

Fail 15 Jun 2017 83,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front silencer split (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle trailing arms front bushes (2.4.G.2)

all coil springs rusty

bonnet hinges corroded bad bonnet corroded at hinges

front prop shaft donut slight cracks

slight corrosion underside

slight movement both front seat back rests

slight movement front suspension bushes

slight play steering box and idler

slight wear and corrosion all brake discs

Pass 11 Jul 2016 82,799 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play & slight noise

bonnet badly corroded at hinges

slight play in steering idler

Fail 9 Jul 2016 82,799 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play & slight noise

bonnet badly corroded at hinges

slight play in steering idler

Offside Rear tyre cracking very badly

Pass 10 Jul 2015 81,741 miles

Bonnet badly corroded at hinge fixings

R Tyres cracking badly advise replacement now

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 81,741 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Bonnet badly corroded at hinge fixings

R Tyres cracking badly advise replacement now

Radiator leaking

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 80,152 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

horn weak

number plate lights slightly insecure

washers poor

wiper blades poor

Fail 24 Aug 2012 80,127 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Numerous welded patches on underside & underside heavily corroded

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

R tyres cracking

Radiator leaking

Suspension low N/S

Pass 27 Aug 2011 78,489 miles

Corrosion holes in N/S Sill / Underside heavily welded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

R Tyres cracking

Suspension low N/S

Fail 25 Aug 2011 78,488 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Corrosion holes in N/S Sill / Underside heavily welded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

R Tyres cracking

Rear bumper insecure

Suspension low N/S

Pass 25 Aug 2010 74,333 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F Wheel almost touching castor control bar on full lock

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Aug 2009 73,704 miles

R Tyres cracking

Track rod end dust cover split {at steering idler}

Fail 26 Aug 2009 73,704 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

R Tyres cracking

Track rod end dust cover split {at steering idler}

Pass 14 Aug 2008 72,680 miles

Play in both r wheel bearings

R number plate in poor condition

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2007 72,492 miles

rear tyres cracking

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 26 Jul 2007 72,492 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both rear tyres cracking

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 71,880 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 71,879 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both rear tyres cracking

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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A891 HPJ is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 A891 HPJ, 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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A891 HPJ is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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