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E750 VGN

1987 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

42,933 mi
Last recorded42,933 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider102,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE750 VGN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 42,933 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 42,794 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 42,794 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 42,721 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 44,489 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 39,662 miles

offside front sill to floor rusty

Pass 27 Apr 2009 39,552 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 39,523 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 38,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007
Fail 20 Apr 2007

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 38,201 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 37,935 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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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E750 VGN is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 2,000cc 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 E750 VGN, 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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E750 VGN is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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The MOT history for E750 VGN 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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