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RKL 8R

1977 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,741 mi
Last recorded60,741 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider67,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRKL 8R
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 60,741 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 60,113 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 59,979 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 59,979 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under arch (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 59,620 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 59,617 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

hole in inner arch not near any components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 59,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 58,886 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing around outer edge and perishing around side walls

windscreen has repaired damage within zone A

Fail 10 Jun 2011 58,886 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

offside front tyre wearing around outer edge and perishing around side walls

windscreen has repaired damage within zone A

Pass 30 Jun 2010 58,241 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2010 58,241 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 56,968 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion under both front wheel arches, but only through outer skin.

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded but not excessively

Fail 25 Jul 2008 56,968 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion under both front wheel arches, but only through outer skin.

nearside and offside front brake pipes corroded but not excessively

Pass 19 Jun 2007 54,897 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2006 54,467 miles

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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RKL 8R is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 67,260 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 RKL 8R, 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 49 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RKL 8R is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 January 1977.

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