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XGK 979S

1977 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

34,932 mi
Last recorded34,932 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider67,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXGK 979S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 34,932 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 34,621 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 34,346 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in n/s steering idler.

Pass 31 Jul 2013 33,990 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play n/s steering idler.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 33,330 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 33,329 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 32,649 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 31,814 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 30,917 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 30,128 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 29,184 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box damp

Pass 27 Jul 2006 26,030 miles

new speedo fitted at 78424

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 979S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 979S, 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 XGK 979S registered?

XGK 979S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 15 August 1977.

Is XGK 979S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XGK 979S shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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