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A893 GLD

1984 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

85,694 mi
Last recorded85,694 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider78,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA893 GLD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,982cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 85,694 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 84,721 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 84,713 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 83,992 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))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 83,992 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 80,770 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 79,288 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 79,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play rough when rotated (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play rough when rotated (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CRACKS IN THREAD EXPOSING CORDS (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed CRACKS IN THREAD (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front CRACKS IN THREAD NOT EXPOSING CORDS

Offside Front TYRE CRACKS IN THREAD NOT EXPOSING CORDS

PROP SHAFT CENTRE BEARING EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT

Pass 15 Jul 2015 76,976 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 75,933 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 73,610 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 73,589 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Corrosion in N/S and O/S sills.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 72,468 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 72,459 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 71,993 miles

Corrosion in N/S and O/S sills .

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 71,990 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)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Corosion in N/S and O/S sills .

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 68,556 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 68,538 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 67,404 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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A893 GLD is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 A893 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 42 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A893 GLD is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 7 March 1984.

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