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B655 AUL

1985 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,141 mi
Last recorded73,141 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider103,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB655 AUL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 73,141 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 73,131 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 73,126 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 73,112 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 73,059 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 72,895 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2017 71,401 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 71,394 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 71,394 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 71,420 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2012 71,263 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2011 74,222 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 75,323 miles

slight play to steering, rust to rear brake pipes

Fail 25 Aug 2006 71,394 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B655 AUL is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 B655 AUL, 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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B655 AUL is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for B655 AUL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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