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A17 AUK

1985 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

86,042 mi
Last recorded86,042 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider103,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 AUK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 86,042 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres have light cracking

Fail 21 May 2024 86,030 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded & holed marked yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres have light cracking

Pass 10 May 2023 85,871 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 85,797 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 85,687 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 85,687 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2020 85,569 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 85,469 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 85,468 miles

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety petrol (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2018 84,909 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 May 2017 84,331 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 135,041 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 134,952 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 133,680 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 132,346 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 132,346 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 132,200 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 132,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 130,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2009 130,680 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Front wiper smearing

Oil leak on engine,gearbox and diff

Play in both rear wheel bearings

STRONG ADVISORY: Large amounts of play in nearside inner steering rack joint

Slight exhaust blow from mid to back box joint

Underbody covered in underseal

Pass 28 Aug 2008 129,243 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 129,166 miles

Advise steering idler arm as sligt play

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 128,320 miles

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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A17 AUK is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 103,503 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 A17 AUK, 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 41 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A17 AUK is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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