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VLW 77S

1977 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,450 mi
Last recorded72,450 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider67,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVLW 77S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 72,450 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 72,432 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 71,939 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 71,720 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 71,714 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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VLW 77S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VLW 77S, 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 VLW 77S registered?

VLW 77S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 5 August 1977.

Is VLW 77S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VLW 77S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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