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B734 DRS

1985 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,832 mi
Last recorded164,832 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2014
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider103,503 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB734 DRS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2014 164,832 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leaks.spare wheel well corroded.

Fail 23 Jun 2014 164,832 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

oil leaks.spare wheel well corroded.

Pass 25 Jun 2012 160,431 miles

N/SIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO CRACK

Fail 30 May 2012 160,408 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

N/SIDE FRONT TYRE STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 23 Jun 2011 154,469 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 154,469 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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B734 DRS is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 B734 DRS, 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 B734 DRS registered?

B734 DRS is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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