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MIA 8312

1985 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

12,181 mi
Last recorded12,181 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider103,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIA 8312
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 12,181 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 11,635 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 9,240 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 7,986 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 7,191 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 May 2016 5,932 miles

Front coolant leak

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

play in the steering box

Fail 3 May 2016 5,931 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

play in the steering box

Pass 23 Apr 2015 15,625 miles

Play in steering box

front wing indicator repeater lamps not working

slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 1 Apr 2015 15,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Play in steering box

Slight bind to nearside front brake

Slight oil ;leak from steering box

indicator wing repeaters inop

Pass 2 May 2013 14,047 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 12,542 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 10,984 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 9,008 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 9,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 8,229 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 7,535 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 6,512 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 5,516 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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MIA 8312 is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 103,503 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 MIA 8312, 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 41 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MIA 8312 is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 May 1985.

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