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CGJ 534X

1981 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,299 mi
Last recorded70,299 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider80,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGJ 534X
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 70,299 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 70,171 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 69,708 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 68,654 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 69,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 69,498 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 69,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 69,246 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 69,246 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both front upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 68,248 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 67,583 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 67,558 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 66,908 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s front next to the wheel arch seriesly corroded.

Fail 19 Oct 2012 66,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s front next to the wheel arch seriesly corroded.

Pass 16 Dec 2008 64,605 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 64,605 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 63,047 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 61,275 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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CGJ 534X is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 80,138 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 CGJ 534X, 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 45 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CGJ 534X is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 August 1981.

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