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C171 TLF

1985 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

168,531 mi
Last recorded168,531 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider103,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC171 TLF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 168,531 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 168,487 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 168,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment MARKED IN CHALK (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 167,269 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 165,068 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 165,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 164,863 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 164,863 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2016 164,694 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 164,290 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2014 163,591 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2014 163,591 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Centre number plate light dim

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2013 162,295 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 162,295 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 161,156 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Oil leak

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 161,156 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 160,237 miles

manual steering box leaking some oil

Fail 27 Oct 2005 159,599 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2005 159,599 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

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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C171 TLF is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 C171 TLF, 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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C171 TLF is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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