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RHT 68Y

1983 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

5,926 mi
Last recorded5,926 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider71,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHT 68Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 5,926 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 5,416 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 5,398 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 5,388 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 5,311 miles

Slight play in steering idler.

Fail 4 Feb 2015 5,311 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight play in steering idler.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 4,706 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 4,582 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 4,532 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 4,532 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 4,320 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 3,853 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 3,356 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 2,726 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 1,297 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 1,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jan 2007 1,289 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) 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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RHT 68Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,231 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 RHT 68Y, 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 43 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RHT 68Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 15 April 1983.

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