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B601 AAT

1984 Alfa Romeo Spider

Cream Petrol 1945cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

46,826 mi
Last recorded46,826 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider78,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB601 AAT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,945cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 46,826 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both O/S & N/S sills inner/outer plus both rear wheel arch repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2024 46,821 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing Unable to tell if Fog Light Fitted (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill, Inner Sill, Rear Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/inner sill heavily corroded but not holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 46,446 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 46,253 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 46,017 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 45,659 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 45,211 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 45,206 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 10 May 2017 45,110 miles

nearside end joint of centre steering link worn

nearside sill starting to separate from inner sill in places

Fail 5 May 2017 45,110 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside end joint of centre steering link worn

nearside sill starting to separate from inner sill in places

Pass 28 Oct 2014 44,814 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 44,562 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front exhaust mounting loose,exhaust still supported

Fail 1 Nov 2013 44,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front exhaust mounting loose,exhaust still supported

Pass 15 Oct 2012 43,249 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 43,249 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 43,232 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 43,064 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 43,063 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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B601 AAT is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider in Cream with a 1,945cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 B601 AAT, 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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B601 AAT is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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