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ARW 162X

1982 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2023
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,110 mi
Last recorded27,110 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider55,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARW 162X
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 27,110 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 May 2022 27,061 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 28,372 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 16 May 2017 25,342 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 25,153 miles

Slight drag on brakes

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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ARW 162X is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 ARW 162X, 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 ARW 162X registered?

ARW 162X is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is ARW 162X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARW 162X shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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