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C194 TLF

1985 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

307,507 mi
Last recorded307,507 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider103,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC194 TLF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 307,507 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 297,060 miles

near side front tyre craked on side wall

Fail 8 Sep 2008 297,059 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

near side front tyre craked on side wall

Pass 22 Aug 2007 282,281 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 281,431 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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C194 TLF is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C194 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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What year was C194 TLF registered?

C194 TLF is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for C194 TLF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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