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OBU 157P

1981 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

19,152 mi
Last recorded19,152 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider80,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBU 157P
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 19,152 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 19,150 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 18,898 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 May 2010 18,485 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 18,483 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 17,785 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 17,777 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s/r hand brake cable is fraying

Pass 14 May 2008 16,759 miles

N/S/F TOP SHOCK ABSORBER HOUSING STARTING TO CORRODE

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVLY UNDERSEALED ALL CHASSIS SECTIONS & COMPONANT MOUNTIG POINTS SEEM OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 12 May 2008 16,755 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE HEAVLY UNDERSEALED ALL CHASSIS SECTIONS & COMPONANT MOUNTIG POINTS SEEM OK AT TIME OF TEST

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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OBU 157P is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 OBU 157P, 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 OBU 157P registered?

OBU 157P is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 13 January 1981.

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The MOT history for OBU 157P shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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