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C753 VPL

1985 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,340 mi
Last recorded103,340 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider103,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC753 VPL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 103,340 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 103,340 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 103,319 miles

slight play in n/s steering bush

Fail 29 Aug 2018 103,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

slight play in n/s steering bush

Pass 2 Jul 2016 103,181 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 103,172 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/sill area (maked with red crayon (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/sill area (marked with red crayon (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked around its circumference on the outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid doesn't quite reach the windscreen (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance just too dim (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear crack on outer sidewall

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp earth fault (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 103,170 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 103,927 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 103,080 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 103,068 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 103,068 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

hand brake cable chafing on antiroll bar links

Pass 25 Apr 2007 103,056 miles

FRONT BRAKE SLIGHT IMBALANCE.

NEARSIDE STEERING IDLER SLIGHT WEAR.

Pass 9 May 2006 103,049 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 103,045 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N/S FRONT INNER SILL CORRED †REAR AXLE STRAPS DAMAGED

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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C753 VPL is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C753 VPL, 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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C753 VPL is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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