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NWJ 477D

1981 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,846 mi
Last recorded129,846 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider80,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNWJ 477D
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 129,846 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 129,846 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 129,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 129,846 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 129,843 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (2.5.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2005 129,708 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 129,708 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Jun 2005 129,686 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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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NWJ 477D is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 80,138 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 NWJ 477D, 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 45 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 NWJ 477D registered?

NWJ 477D is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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