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C295 MGN

1986 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,412 mi
Last recorded55,412 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider88,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC295 MGN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 55,412 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 55,412 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 55,411 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 55,409 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 55,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 55,406 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 55,406 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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C295 MGN is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 C295 MGN, 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 C295 MGN registered?

C295 MGN is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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The MOT history for C295 MGN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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