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WEC 238Y

1983 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,087 mi
Last recorded33,087 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider71,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEC 238Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 33,087 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers seat belt retracting mechanism slow

hand brake cable outer split

Fail 22 Jul 2010 33,087 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers seat belt retracting mechanism slow

hand brake cable outer split

Pass 23 Jul 2009 32,762 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 32,760 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 32,530 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 32,528 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 32,468 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 32,465 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 32,015 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 31,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WEC 238Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,231 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 WEC 238Y, 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 43 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WEC 238Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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