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B429 RLL

1984 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1961cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,480 mi
Last recorded150,480 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2023
Typical for 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider78,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB429 RLL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,961cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2023 150,480 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 150,411 miles

GENERAL UNDER FLOOR CORROSION

Fail 27 Jul 2016 150,411 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

GENERAL UNDER FLOOR CORROSION

Pass 7 Jul 2014 150,375 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2014 150,374 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 149,816 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 149,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 149,524 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 148,573 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 147,762 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 145,029 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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B429 RLL is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,961cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 B429 RLL, 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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B429 RLL is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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