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B576 HFE

1985 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

57,747 mi
Last recorded57,747 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider103,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB576 HFE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 57,747 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 55,905 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 52,734 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 49,521 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 49,498 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 49,246 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 49,172 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 49,172 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 49,121 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 48,682 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 48,674 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 48,117 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 48,082 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 47,587 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 47,497 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 47,408 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 47,250 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 46,935 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 46,935 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 46,829 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 46,298 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 46,298 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight flexing in chassis by steering box when steering operated

Fail 9 Jun 2006 46,277 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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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B576 HFE is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 B576 HFE, 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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B576 HFE is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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