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UBV 895P

1976 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,337 mi
Last recorded89,337 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider58,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBV 895P
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 89,337 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 5 Jan 2017 89,337 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2008 89,337 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 89,337 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Inner Brake relay lever locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 89,337 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Sep 2006 89,337 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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UBV 895P is a 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UBV 895P, 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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UBV 895P is a 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1976.

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