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A22 SOX

1985 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,037 mi
Last recorded115,037 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider103,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA22 SOX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2023 115,037 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak at rear box. Signs of previous attempted repairs, still blowing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel numerous pumps of pedal required to get any reading at all at rear wheels. (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 114,824 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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A22 SOX is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A22 SOX, 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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What year was A22 SOX registered?

A22 SOX is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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