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ABW 123M

1986 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,592 mi
Last recorded9,592 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider88,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 123M
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 9,592 miles

Centre exhaust in poor condition

Light cracking on tyre sidewalls

Pass 12 Sep 2012 9,592 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 980 miles

All tyres perished

Corrosion arond all jacking points

Fail 28 May 2011 980 miles

All tyres perished

Corrosion arond all jacking points

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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ABW 123M is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 88,988 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 ABW 123M, 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 40 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 ABW 123M registered?

ABW 123M is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 23 June 1986.

Is ABW 123M safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 123M shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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