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NBE 2

1977 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,381 mi
Last recorded1,381 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider67,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNBE 2
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 1,381 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 284 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 284 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 99,661 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 99,660 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 98,975 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 98,975 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 98,239 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 97,903 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 97,902 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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NBE 2 is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 67,260 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 NBE 2, 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 49 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 NBE 2 registered?

NBE 2 is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 6 December 1977.

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