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B791 FNT

1984 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,152 mi
Last recorded187,152 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider78,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB791 FNT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 187,152 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 186,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 184,239 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 183,111 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 180,347 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 180,294 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 180,234 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 180,090 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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

battery warning lamp on

Pass 20 Jul 2013 179,722 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 179,257 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 179,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2011 179,001 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 179,001 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 178,120 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 177,269 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 176,351 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 174,801 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 174,801 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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B791 FNT is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B791 FNT, 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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B791 FNT is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 18 October 1984.

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