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SVM 751W

1981 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,693 mi
Last recorded122,693 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2006
Typical for 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider80,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVM 751W
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2006 122,693 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 122,693 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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SVM 751W is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SVM 751W, 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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What year was SVM 751W registered?

SVM 751W is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is SVM 751W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVM 751W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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