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VUA 990R

1976 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

53,846 mi
Last recorded53,846 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider58,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUA 990R
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 53,846 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre cracking on sidewalls

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

no drivers sun visor fitted

passengers sun visior held up by clip

Pass 24 Oct 2016 53,419 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front tyre cracking

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

no drivers sunvisor fitted

oil leak

passenger sunvisor held up with clip

Pass 15 Oct 2015 53,183 miles

OSF tyre cracking on inner wall

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 52,565 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside front brake is binding slightly

stearing box is slightly leaking

Pass 4 Nov 2013 52,093 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 52,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 51,178 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 50,901 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 50,393 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 49,938 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 49,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 48,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 48,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise slight play in steering box

Pass 16 Sep 2005 47,410 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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VUA 990R is a 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 VUA 990R, 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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What year was VUA 990R registered?

VUA 990R is a 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1976.

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