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OUW 679R

1976 Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

25,897 mi
Last recorded25,897 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider58,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUW 679R
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 25,897 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 25,685 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 25,500 miles

discs pitting

Pass 20 May 2014 25,316 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 24,995 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 24,833 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 24,614 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 24,373 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 23,817 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 23,591 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 23,392 miles

n/s/r brake disc poor condition slight corrosion not to x/s at time of test.

o/s/f top stabilzer bar end bush slightly worn not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 6 Jul 2006 22,837 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 22,199 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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OUW 679R is a 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider in Yellow with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 OUW 679R, 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.

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What year was OUW 679R registered?

OUW 679R is a 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 2 August 1976.

Is OUW 679R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUW 679R shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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