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CMB 161S

1991 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

73,942 mi
Last recorded73,942 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider86,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMB 161S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 73,942 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 73,532 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 72,097 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 72,097 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2023 71,201 miles

Slight play in steering linkage

Pass 9 Jun 2022 70,530 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 70,530 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 70,095 miles

Slight play in steering idler

Fail 21 Apr 2021 70,094 miles

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

Slight play in steering idler

Pass 12 Jun 2019 69,967 miles

Steering idler has play

Fail 12 Jun 2019 69,967 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Steering idler has play

Pass 1 Sep 2017 69,878 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in steering idler

Fail 26 Aug 2014 69,785 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 69,785 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 69,676 miles

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

slight play in steering idler

Pass 26 Jul 2012 69,300 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 69,300 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 69,081 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 68,677 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 68,121 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 67,758 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 65,860 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 62,015 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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CMB 161S is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,508 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 CMB 161S, 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 35 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 CMB 161S registered?

CMB 161S is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 15 October 1991.

Is CMB 161S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMB 161S shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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