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OHX 693R

1976 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,783 mi
Last recorded83,783 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider58,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOHX 693R
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 83,783 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 83,187 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 83,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 83,006 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 82,902 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

wipers not working on fast speed

Fail 9 Dec 2016 82,902 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded engine bay to wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis travel strap broken (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wipers not working on fast speed

Pass 19 Jun 2015 82,742 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r trailing arm bush slightly worn

Pass 25 Jun 2014 82,607 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 82,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 82,450 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 82,273 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 82,273 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 81,906 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 81,585 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 81,554 miles

Offside 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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OHX 693R is a 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 58,011 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 OHX 693R, 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 50 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OHX 693R registered?

OHX 693R is a 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 9 September 1976.

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