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XGK 230S

1977 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,928 mi
Last recorded79,928 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider67,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGK 230S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1977
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 79,928 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 77,468 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 75,531 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 73,170 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 May 2013 70,308 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 67,935 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 66,455 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 62,292 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 61,296 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 61,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 55,292 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 55,282 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 52,376 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 52,374 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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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XGK 230S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XGK 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XGK 230S registered?

XGK 230S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 17 August 1977.

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The MOT history for XGK 230S shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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