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DFC 928R

1977 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1992cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

57,769 mi
Last recorded57,769 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2007
Typical for 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider67,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFC 928R
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,992cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2007 57,769 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 57,769 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2007 57,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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DFC 928R is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,992cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 67,260 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 DFC 928R, 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 49 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 DFC 928R registered?

DFC 928R is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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