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529 XVR

1957 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,811 mi
Last recorded68,811 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
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Vehicle Details

Registration529 XVR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1957
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 68,811 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear brakes slow operation

Rear slight brake imbalance

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn more than slight (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 68,808 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn more than slight (2.2.2 (b))

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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529 XVR is a 1957 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 529 XVR, 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 69 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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529 XVR is a 1957 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 January 1957.

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