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B148 FTU

1985 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1961cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,982 mi
Last recorded25,982 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider103,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB148 FTU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,961cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 25,982 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 25,861 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 25,860 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 25,592 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2022 25,390 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 May 2021 25,079 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 24,865 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 24,604 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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B148 FTU is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,961cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B148 FTU, 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 B148 FTU registered?

B148 FTU is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for B148 FTU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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