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B144 AJD

1985 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,109 mi
Last recorded186,109 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2011
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider103,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB144 AJD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2011 186,109 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 186,109 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 186,109 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 186,109 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 186,109 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 182,881 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 182,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 177,334 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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B144 AJD is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B144 AJD, 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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B144 AJD is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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