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E1 ADA

1987 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1945cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,709 mi
Last recorded80,709 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider102,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE1 ADA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,945cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 80,709 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 80,676 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

corrosion on suspension arms.

o/s door lock taped up. (door opens and closes good)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 80,260 miles

offside outer track rod end creaking but has no movement

Fail 7 Aug 2014 80,260 miles

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

offside outer track rod end creaking but has no movement

Pass 13 Feb 2013 79,559 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 79,559 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2012 79,135 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 79,135 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 77,460 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 76,850 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 76,274 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 74,660 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 74,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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E1 ADA is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,945cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 E1 ADA, 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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E1 ADA is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E1 ADA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E1 ADA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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