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RHE 959X

1982 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,587 mi
Last recorded74,587 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider55,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHE 959X
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 74,587 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 74,576 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 55,754 miles

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 20 Feb 2013 55,754 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front bumper cracked

offside rear tyre under inflated

oil leaks

Pass 29 Mar 2012 55,399 miles

Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 55,145 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 55,116 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 43,993 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 43,983 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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RHE 959X is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 55,754 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 RHE 959X, 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 44 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 RHE 959X registered?

RHE 959X is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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