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UEL 230S

1977 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

19,736 mi
Last recorded19,736 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider67,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUEL 230S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 19,736 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 17,790 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 16,238 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 15,213 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 14,301 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 13,371 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 13,112 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 13,112 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 12,481 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 11,700 miles

some light corrosion to n/s/f inner wing

Pass 22 Jun 2011 11,351 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 10,920 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 9,664 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 9,623 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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UEL 230S is a 1977 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 92.9%.

Across all 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 67,260 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 UEL 230S, 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 49 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 UEL 230S registered?

UEL 230S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is UEL 230S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UEL 230S shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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