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C776 TJU

1985 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,438 mi
Last recorded113,438 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider103,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC776 TJU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 113,438 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 112,510 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 112,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 108,908 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 108,341 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 107,870 miles

floor areas and chssis hevely undersealed

Pass 28 May 2012 107,471 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2011 106,917 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 106,917 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 106,513 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 106,349 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 101,165 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 101,165 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 91,607 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 91,607 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

2 bolts missing between exhaust manifold and downpipe

Pass 21 Jul 2006 85,003 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 85,003 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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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C776 TJU is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 C776 TJU, 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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C776 TJU is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 November 1985.

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