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C257 EYE

1986 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,073 mi
Last recorded127,073 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2009
Typical for 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider88,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC257 EYE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2009 127,073 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 127,073 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 127,070 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 126,627 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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C257 EYE is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 88,988 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 C257 EYE, 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 40 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 C257 EYE registered?

C257 EYE is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C257 EYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C257 EYE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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