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OWV 23W

1981 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,252 mi
Last recorded85,252 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider80,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOWV 23W
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,750cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 85,252 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r brake slightly binding

oil leak from engine

slight play in both rear anti roll bar links

slight play in o/s of steering

Pass 23 Jun 2010 84,227 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 84,225 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 84,107 miles

Slight play at o/s steering idler

Pass 25 May 2007 83,791 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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OWV 23W is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 OWV 23W, 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 OWV 23W registered?

OWV 23W is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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