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A898 SCX

1984 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,415 mi
Last recorded68,415 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2006
Typical for 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider78,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA898 SCX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2006 68,415 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 68,413 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive 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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A898 SCX is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A898 SCX, 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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What year was A898 SCX registered?

A898 SCX is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A898 SCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A898 SCX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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