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DRS 711A

1977 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

79,645 mi
Last recorded79,645 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider67,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRS 711A
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 79,645 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 79,369 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 79,122 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 78,679 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 78,217 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 77,703 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 77,365 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 76,647 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 76,481 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 76,373 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 76,373 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolts loose (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 76,276 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 76,276 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 75,492 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 72,686 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 72,673 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 71,954 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 71,940 miles

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

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

Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 71,919 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 71,919 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 71,638 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 71,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 70,645 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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DRS 711A is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DRS 711A, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DRS 711A?

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What year was DRS 711A registered?

DRS 711A is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 7 January 1977.

Is DRS 711A safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRS 711A shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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