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PUU 358R

1976 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,398 mi
Last recorded16,398 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider58,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUU 358R
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 16,398 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 16,204 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 15,705 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 15,449 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 15,344 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 15,146 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 14,938 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 12,157 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 12,157 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 8,788 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 7,302 miles

underside showing corrosion:all floors inner sills+o/s+n/s front+rear chassis+under floors

Fail 16 Jun 2009 7,302 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

underside showing corrosion:all floors inner sills+o/s+n/s front+rear chassis+under floors

Pass 5 Oct 2007 6,859 miles

both front chasis legs showing corossion

both sill mounting rails showing corossion

rear tyres near limmit

Fail 20 Apr 2006 5,409 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 5,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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PUU 358R is a 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 58,011 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 PUU 358R, 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 50 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PUU 358R registered?

PUU 358R is a 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 14 October 1976.

Is PUU 358R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUU 358R shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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