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LIL 7291

1981 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,091 mi
Last recorded66,091 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider80,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIL 7291
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 66,091 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 65,596 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 65,091 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 64,552 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 64,510 miles

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

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

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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LIL 7291 is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 80,138 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 LIL 7291, 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 45 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 LIL 7291 registered?

LIL 7291 is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is LIL 7291 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIL 7291 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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