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C353 AWK

1986 Alfa Romeo Spider

Beige Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,333 mi
Last recorded163,333 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider88,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC353 AWK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 163,333 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 163,331 miles

engine misfirung

Fail 24 May 2024 163,331 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

engine misfirung

Pass 3 Jun 2023 163,270 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 160,103 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 149,687 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 132,131 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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C353 AWK is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider in Beige with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C353 AWK, 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 C353 AWK registered?

C353 AWK is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C353 AWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C353 AWK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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