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RPF 901X

1981 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

1,507 mi
Last recorded1,507 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider80,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRPF 901X
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 1,507 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leak from hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2021 1,507 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leak from hub oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 97,916 miles

Nearside Front steering arm drop arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 11 Jan 2020 97,789 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering arm drop arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2019 94,331 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre box mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 94,331 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective centre box mounting detached (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 94,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/r suspension strap poor

Fail 24 Oct 2017 94,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front slight play steering idler

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front slight play steering box

Offside Rear suspension strap poor

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

hand brake cable rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2016 93,014 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Aug 2016 93,014 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Jul 2015 92,702 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 91,104 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 90,332 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 89,221 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 87,430 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 87,430 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 86,754 miles

slight play near side steering idler

slight play off side rear wheel bearing

Fail 8 Jun 2009 86,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

slight play near side steering idler

slight play off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jun 2008 85,959 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 85,958 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 3 May 2007 84,959 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2007 84,959 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 84,959 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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RPF 901X is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 RPF 901X, 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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RPF 901X is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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