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C845 HRH

1985 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

95,397 mi
Last recorded95,397 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider103,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC845 HRH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 95,397 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside steering idler arm has slight play

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively all 4 wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

wipers slow

Pass 26 Jun 2024 92,300 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel also idler arm worn i (2.3 (a) (i))

wipers slow in operation

Fail 24 Jun 2024 92,299 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel also idler arm worn i (2.3 (a) (i))

wipers slow in operation

Pass 5 Jul 2023 89,952 miles

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.2.3 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel also idler arm worn slightly (2.3 (a) (i))

front floor corroded slightly out with prescribed area

oil level close to min

only 1 horn tone working

slight corrosion sills and inner wings

Fail 5 Jul 2023 89,952 miles

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

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.2.3 (c))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel also idler arm worn slightly (2.3 (a) (i))

front floor corroded slightly out with prescribed area

oil level close to min

only 1 horn tone working

slight corrosion sills and inner wings

Pass 21 Jul 2022 87,102 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (suspect most play at diff end) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box and idler (2.3 (a) (i))

corrosion holes in both front floors outwith structural area

slight corrosion sills and front inner wings

various lights slightly dull/affected by other lights

Fail 19 Jul 2022 87,102 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (suspect most play at diff end) (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box and idler (2.3 (a) (i))

clutch flexible hose req

corrosion holes in both front floors outwith structural area

slight corrosion sills and front inner wings

various lights slightly dull/affected by other lights

Pass 8 May 2019 85,920 miles

chip in windscreen not obscuring view

play in both rear wheel bearings

slight corrosion at o/s/f jacking point

slight play in steering idler and box

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 2 May 2019 85,920 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chip in windscreen not obscuring view

clutch master cylinder leaking

play in both rear wheel bearings

possible coolant leak

slight corrosion at o/s/f jacking point

slight play in steering idler and box

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 15 May 2018 84,406 miles

"T" speed rated tyres fitted

Nearside Rear marker light out

Nearside engine mounting broken

Offside engine mounting broken

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in steering box

play in steering idler arm

water leak - possible radiator - will require further checking

Pass 17 May 2017 83,852 miles

all brake discs worn and corroded slightly

brake servo hose deteriorated badly and some breather hoses

play steering box and idler

slight play wheel bearings

small chip in screen

Fail 17 May 2017 83,852 miles

Fuel pipe leaking under car at prop shaft (7.2.3)

all brake discs worn and corroded slightly

brake servo hose deteriorated badly and some breather hoses

play steering box and idler

slight play wheel bearings

small chip in screen

Pass 23 May 2016 83,020 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

Offside mirror insecure

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 May 2016 83,020 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside mirror insecure

Pass 10 Jun 2014 82,279 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 81,489 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 81,056 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 81,056 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 80,059 miles

slight play in rear wheel bearings

slight play in steering idler

Fail 7 May 2011 80,049 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight wear in steering idler

Pass 17 May 2010 78,559 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 77,214 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 76,935 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 76,114 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 75,688 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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C845 HRH is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 C845 HRH, 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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C845 HRH is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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