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BTU 424W

1981 Alfa Romeo Spider

Brown Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,025 mi
Last recorded43,025 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2007
Typical for 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider80,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBTU 424W
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2007 43,025 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 42,705 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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BTU 424W is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider in Brown with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 80,138 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 BTU 424W, 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 45 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BTU 424W registered?

BTU 424W is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is BTU 424W safe to buy?

The MOT history for BTU 424W shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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