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D104 FOW

1984 Alfa Romeo Spider

Cream Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,241 mi
Last recorded96,241 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider78,084 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD104 FOW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1984
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 96,241 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 94,651 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 94,651 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective drag link end lock nut not tight (2.1.3 (d))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 87,478 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 87,401 miles

Nearside Play in steering idler

Fail 3 Aug 2021 87,384 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering idler

Pass 24 Oct 2019 87,362 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 87,257 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 87,240 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 86,796 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 86,333 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 85,482 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 82,349 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 80,823 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 78,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 76,728 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 74,636 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 71,477 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 71,477 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 69,762 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 69,762 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 67,884 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 64,073 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 60,463 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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D104 FOW is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider in Cream with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 78,084 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 D104 FOW, 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 42 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D104 FOW is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 14 September 1984.

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