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SUA 81R

1976 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

38,973 mi
Last recorded38,973 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider58,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUA 81R
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,976cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 38,973 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 38,972 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 38,630 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2015 38,627 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2014 36,806 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 38,400 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 38,000 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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SUA 81R is a 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 SUA 81R, 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.

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How do I check the history of SUA 81R?

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What year was SUA 81R registered?

SUA 81R is a 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 10 December 1976.

Is SUA 81R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUA 81R shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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