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B603 PLU

1985 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

67,355 mi
Last recorded67,355 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider103,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB603 PLU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 67,355 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed webbing frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in lower section of the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside showing signs of wear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 63,300 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack near the ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed webbing frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack near the ferrule (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 60,903 miles

Rear boot floor corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 60,774 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Tape fitted to remove offside beam kick up (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 60,765 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both kick up to the offside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources n/s + o/s (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 60,712 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 60,620 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2005 60,116 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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B603 PLU is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,962cc 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 B603 PLU, 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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B603 PLU is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 January 1985.

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