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OVA 520R

1977 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,918 mi
Last recorded74,918 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider67,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVA 520R
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 74,918 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 74,918 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 73,581 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 72,521 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 72,521 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 71,295 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 71,295 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 70,475 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 69,435 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 69,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wheel bearing sounds slightly noisy when rotated.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 67,984 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,578 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 66,578 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 64,465 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 59,314 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 56,957 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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OVA 520R is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 67,260 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 OVA 520R, 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 49 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 OVA 520R registered?

OVA 520R is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 10 March 1977.

Is OVA 520R safe to buy?

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