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PHU 78R

1984 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,881 mi
Last recorded65,881 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider78,084 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPHU 78R
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 65,881 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 65,881 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 65,832 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 65,510 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 65,150 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 65,092 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 64,429 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 64,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 64,172 miles

both rear hubs have slight play

Pass 9 Aug 2007 63,760 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 62,730 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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PHU 78R is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 78,084 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 PHU 78R, 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 42 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 PHU 78R registered?

PHU 78R is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 June 1984.

Is PHU 78R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PHU 78R shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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