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B428 MAO

1985 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,681 mi
Last recorded90,681 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider103,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB428 MAO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 90,681 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 90,681 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 28 May 2024 89,868 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 87,978 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 87,632 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 87,099 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 85,578 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 85,027 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 85,027 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 82,304 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front slight play in steering relay

Pass 20 Jul 2015 79,354 miles

stone chip on screen

Pass 25 Jul 2014 78,120 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 78,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 78,119 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 78,017 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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B428 MAO is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 103,503 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 B428 MAO, 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 41 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 B428 MAO registered?

B428 MAO is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 18 February 1985.

Is B428 MAO safe to buy?

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