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B401 AKH

1985 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,162 mi
Last recorded106,162 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider103,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB401 AKH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 106,162 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 105,673 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 105,317 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 104,955 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 104,275 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 104,239 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 103,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 103,484 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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B401 AKH is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,600cc 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 B401 AKH, 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 B401 AKH registered?

B401 AKH is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B401 AKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for B401 AKH 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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