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C374 SFE

1986 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,852 mi
Last recorded161,852 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider88,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC374 SFE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 161,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 161,852 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 161,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced support panel & chassis rail below front right headlight corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill adjacent to drivers seat belt (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

manual fuel lift pump leaking oil

only one horn button out of three works on the steering wheel.

Pass 8 Jul 2020 161,086 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 161,086 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking at fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded at jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 160,994 miles

rear axle support beam mount o/s bush in poor condition

Fail 28 Jun 2019 160,994 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement cable fouling on anti roll bar drop link (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

rear axle support beam mount o/s bush in poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2018 160,574 miles

surface corrosion to offside outer sill

Pass 27 Jun 2017 160,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 158,839 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 158,100 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 156,663 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 155,260 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 155,068 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

extensive welding done on car

Fail 26 May 2011 155,046 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

extensive welding done on car

Pass 15 Apr 2010 154,801 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 154,305 miles

extensive welding done for mot

Fail 31 Jul 2008 154,281 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 152,729 miles

both sill slight corrosion outer

Fail 19 Jul 2007 152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 150,320 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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C374 SFE is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C374 SFE, 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 C374 SFE registered?

C374 SFE is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 12 November 1986.

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