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PPC 353W

1981 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,505 mi
Last recorded106,505 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider80,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPPC 353W
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 106,505 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2006 106,505 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 106,505 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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PPC 353W is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PPC 353W, 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 PPC 353W registered?

PPC 353W is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is PPC 353W safe to buy?

The MOT history for PPC 353W shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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