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LWH 856P

1976 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,062 mi
Last recorded49,062 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider58,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLWH 856P
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2014 49,062 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

drivers seat back rest worn

Pass 13 Jul 2013 48,707 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside floor been weilded but coverd in under seal so unable to fully inspect repair

Pass 9 Jul 2008 48,703 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 48,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

floor+chassis heavily welded+undersealed

n/s/f bottom shock absorber bush perished-no movement

o/s washer partially blocked

slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Mar 2007 48,651 miles

nearside front sidelight slightly dim

some old welding (around rear jacking points poor)

very slight play rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Feb 2006 47,148 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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LWH 856P is a 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 58,011 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 LWH 856P, 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 50 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 LWH 856P registered?

LWH 856P is a 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 17 June 1976.

Is LWH 856P safe to buy?

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