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D182 UBM

1987 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,802 mi
Last recorded136,802 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider102,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD182 UBM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 136,802 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 136,802 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 136,802 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 136,766 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 136,762 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 136,741 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 136,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 136,167 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

corrosion to both sides front and rear sill areas but not within a pescribed area.

corrosion to front end behind bumper.

off side front has corrosion to upper coil spring area not considered excessive at time of test.

Pass 5 Jul 2006 136,040 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2006 136,013 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

battery insecure

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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D182 UBM is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 102,274 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 D182 UBM, 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 39 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D182 UBM is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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