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D975 AGW

1987 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

83,921 mi
Last recorded83,921 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider102,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD975 AGW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 83,921 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2022 83,921 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 83,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 83,177 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 82,908 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 May 2017 82,627 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 82,617 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 81,742 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 81,536 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 81,138 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 81,138 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 80,824 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 79,776 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 77,921 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 75,298 miles

screen chipped nearside front , offside rear hub seal weeping , slight movement in both rear wheel bearings , advises assessed to be ok at time of test

Pass 7 May 2008 73,947 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 May 2007 72,223 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2007 72,193 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2006 67,776 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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D975 AGW is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 D975 AGW, 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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D975 AGW is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 23 March 1987.

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