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PRU 466W

1981 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,403 mi
Last recorded105,403 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider80,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRU 466W
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 105,403 miles

Engine idling low

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 105,166 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 105,100 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion nearside front sill/door shut, but not with in any prescribed areas.

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 105,043 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

one exhaust rubber broken but system still supported.

vehicle has various areas of heavy corrosion but none within prescribed areas.

Fail 7 Jun 2012 105,043 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

one exhaust rubber broken but system still supported.

vehicle has various areas of heavy corrosion but none within prescribed areas.

Pass 26 Jun 2010 104,967 miles

Both outer sills starting to corrode

Nearside front chassis rail corroded, but not with in any perscibed area,s.

Nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Offside front & rear inner wheel arches corroded, but not with in any perscribed areas

Offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 26 Jun 2010 104,967 miles

Both outer sills starting to corrode

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front chassis rail corroded, but not with in any perscibed area,s.

Nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Offside front & rear inner wheel arches corroded, but not with in any perscribed areas

Offside front brake slightly binding

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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PRU 466W is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PRU 466W, 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 PRU 466W registered?

PRU 466W is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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