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ABW 605X

1982 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,833 mi
Last recorded77,833 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider55,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 605X
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 77,833 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 77,833 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 76,208 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 76,206 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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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ABW 605X is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 55,754 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 ABW 605X, 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 44 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 ABW 605X registered?

ABW 605X is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 January 1982.

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