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C704 FGT

1985 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,599 mi
Last recorded141,599 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider103,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC704 FGT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 141,599 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 141,062 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 139,698 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 138,362 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 137,786 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 137,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 136,578 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 136,369 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 136,260 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 136,199 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 136,199 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 136,013 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 135,226 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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C704 FGT is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C704 FGT, 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 C704 FGT registered?

C704 FGT is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C704 FGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C704 FGT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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