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D865 NCL

1987 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,583 mi
Last recorded156,583 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider102,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD865 NCL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 156,583 miles

Slight play NSR Wheel bearing

Washers weak

Pass 4 Jun 2009 155,720 miles

nail in nsr tyre

slight corrosion on all coil springs

slight corrosion on front to rear fuel pipe

slight corrosion on nsr brake pipe

slight corrosion on spare wheel part of floor

tyre readings osf 4mm nsf 2mm nsr 3mm

Fail 21 May 2009 155,709 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

nail in nsr tyre

slight corrosion on all coil springs

slight corrosion on front to rear fuel pipe

slight corrosion on nsr brake pipe

slight corrosion on spare wheel part of floor

tyre readings osf 4mm nsf 2mm nsr 3mm

Pass 11 Sep 2008 155,463 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 150,555 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 147,399 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 147,399 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

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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D865 NCL is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D865 NCL, 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 D865 NCL registered?

D865 NCL is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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