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B805 XUA

1985 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,562 mi
Last recorded106,562 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider103,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB805 XUA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 106,562 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 104,032 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 103,596 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 103,526 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Low effort nearside park brake

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 102,602 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 101,014 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 100,415 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 100,362 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 99,099 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 98,557 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 97,248 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 95,697 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 94,459 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 93,074 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 91,328 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 91,325 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2006 90,588 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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B805 XUA is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 B805 XUA, 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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B805 XUA is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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