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NUF 417P

1984 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,657 mi
Last recorded52,657 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider78,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNUF 417P
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 52,657 miles

N/S/F brake hose twisted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 52,647 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped Front bulk head & under floor (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/F brake hose twisted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 52,635 miles

Brake performance not tested due to lowered suspension height and sump clearance (3.7.A.1)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint nearside and offside (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end loose two (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Shock absorber insecure both upper mounts (2.7.2b)

Steering locking device missing track rod split pins and steering box nut (2.2.C.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

engine leaking oil

rear propshaft joint worn

Pass 10 Jun 2013 51,969 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,410 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 49,083 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 47,476 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 46,343 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 46,343 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 43,899 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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NUF 417P is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 78,084 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 NUF 417P, 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 42 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NUF 417P is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 16 July 1984.

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