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NRV 785Y

1983 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,766 mi
Last recorded87,766 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider71,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNRV 785Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 87,766 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 87,766 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 87,611 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 87,540 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Sep 2006 87,540 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 86,078 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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NRV 785Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,231 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 NRV 785Y, 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 43 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 NRV 785Y registered?

NRV 785Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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