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183 HLE

1964 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

49,665 mi
Last recorded49,665 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider55,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration183 HLE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,584cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 49,665 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti-roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 49,629 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 49,629 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 49,600 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 49,571 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 49,569 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 49,540 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 49,540 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

All tyres displaying age related perishing cracks

Pass 29 Apr 2015 49,498 miles

all four tyres perished on side walls

Fail 1 Apr 2015 49,493 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

All 4 tyres (Michelin) have perishing cracks in the sidewalls which are age related.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 49,493 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 49,467 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 49,425 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 49,423 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 48,925 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 48,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 47,288 miles

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

all 4 tyres slight surface cracking

small lettering front number plate checked with ministry not a problem

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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183 HLE is a 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 55,535 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 183 HLE, 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 62 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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183 HLE is a 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 25 February 1964.

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