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D453 DCK

1987 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,434 mi
Last recorded94,434 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider102,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD453 DCK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 94,434 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 94,281 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 94,118 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 93,592 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 93,365 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 93,045 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 93,044 miles

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 92,743 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 92,742 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 92,510 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 92,510 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 91,977 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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D453 DCK is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 D453 DCK, 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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What year was D453 DCK registered?

D453 DCK is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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