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VGL 170W

1981 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,154 mi
Last recorded91,154 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider80,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVGL 170W
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 91,154 miles

front and rear under body sealant

Pass 16 Aug 2021 91,077 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 91,076 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 91,051 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 91,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 90,960 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 90,778 miles

Offside Front Tyre shows signs of age deterioration.

Fail 27 Aug 2015 90,775 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre shows signs of age deterioration.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 90,743 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 90,526 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 90,517 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

O/S/R Tyre shows signs of age deterioration.

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 90,353 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 90,094 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 25 Aug 2011 90,094 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 89,636 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 89,601 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

O/S/R Fog lamp is damaged & insecure.

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 1 Sep 2009 88,900 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 88,667 miles

REARCHECK STRAPS SHOWING OF DETERIORATION

Pass 6 Jul 2007 86,919 miles

O/S/R tyre worn to 2mm

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2006 86,397 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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VGL 170W is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 VGL 170W, 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 VGL 170W registered?

VGL 170W is a 1981 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1981.

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