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PBN 494S

1977 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,834 mi
Last recorded74,834 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider67,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBN 494S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 74,834 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 73,734 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 72,896 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 71,745 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 70,652 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 69,556 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 68,058 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 66,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake is binding slightly

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak engine, transition and rear axel ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 66,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wipers are slightly poor

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 63,679 miles

Gearbox has slight leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 62,568 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 61,430 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 60,179 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 58,026 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 58,026 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,538 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside floor drainage hole corroded becoming excessive

Fail 28 Feb 2011 55,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside floor drainage hole corroded becoming excessive

Pass 13 Mar 2010 54,122 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 54,122 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 51,923 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 50,920 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 50,860 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 50,860 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 50,026 miles

play in wiper linkage

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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PBN 494S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PBN 494S, 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 PBN 494S registered?

PBN 494S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 7 September 1977.

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