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B285 GGC

1985 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,928 mi
Last recorded155,928 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2012
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider103,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB285 GGC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2012 155,928 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 155,923 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 155,575 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 155,573 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 154,543 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 154,541 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 153,470 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 153,469 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 150,776 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 150,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 147,851 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 147,851 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B285 GGC is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 B285 GGC, 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 B285 GGC registered?

B285 GGC is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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