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HFG 29T

1979 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,327 mi
Last recorded78,327 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider58,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHFG 29T
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2024 78,327 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

vehicle wiring security

Pass 19 Jul 2021 76,324 miles

slight play in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

oil leak

play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar drop links top bushes

Fail 19 Jul 2021 76,324 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

oil leak

play in nearside and offside rear anti roll bar drop links top bushes

slight play in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Pass 13 Sep 2019 74,800 miles

engine oil level low

free play at steering wheel

oil leaks

play in offside rear anti roll bar bush

slight play in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

slight play in nearside front steering idler

Pass 5 Sep 2018 73,886 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 71,020 miles

slight play between steering wheel and column

Pass 7 Sep 2016 69,821 miles

Oil leak ()

ns washer jet poor flow

Fail 6 Sep 2016 69,821 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Inner Steering retaining device missing track rod end split pin missing or corroded away (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing Drag link split pin missing or corroded away (2.2.C.1g)

Oil leak ()

ns washer jet poor flow

Pass 7 Sep 2015 68,470 miles

bad oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 68,641 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear axle noisey when wheels are rotated

considerable oil leak

slight play at steering wheel but unable to determine whether top column bearing or column to wheel joint

steering box sector shaft has slight axial play

Fail 3 Sep 2014 68,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear axle noisey when wheels are rotated

considerable oil leak

slight play at steering wheel but unable to determine whether top column bearing or column to wheel joint

steering box sector shaft has slight axial play

Pass 9 Sep 2013 68,004 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

ns headlamp aim set to upper limit

oil leaks present

os headlamp aim set to lower limit

slight noise from rear axle when wheels are rotated

steering box sector shaft has slight axial play

Fail 3 Sep 2013 68,001 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

ns headlamp aim set to upper limit

oil leaks present

os headlamp aim set to lower limit

slight noise from rear axle when wheels are rotated

steering box sector shaft has slight axial play

Pass 3 Sep 2012 67,037 miles

Oil leak

horn button not easy accessable

Pass 22 Aug 2011 65,945 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 65,670 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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HFG 29T is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 58,099 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 HFG 29T, 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 47 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 HFG 29T registered?

HFG 29T is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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