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SUC 275R

1976 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,104 mi
Last recorded89,104 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider58,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUC 275R
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 89,104 miles

front number plate small

Pass 16 Nov 2012 86,764 miles

slight play at n/s/r wheel

Fail 13 Nov 2012 86,764 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

slight play at n/s/r wheel

Pass 17 Nov 2011 84,519 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 82,926 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 82,885 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2009 82,239 miles

Slight play and oil leak from steering box.

Fail 28 Sep 2009 82,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Slight play and oil leak from steering box.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 81,719 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 81,719 miles

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

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 80,911 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 78,349 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 78,349 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Overall size of front reg.plate & characters smaller than rear.

Pass 24 Oct 2005 75,961 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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SUC 275R is a 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SUC 275R, 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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What year was SUC 275R registered?

SUC 275R is a 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1976.

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The MOT history for SUC 275R shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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