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C461 PNU

1986 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

156,559 mi
Last recorded156,559 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider88,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC461 PNU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 156,559 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 156,559 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 155,563 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 155,563 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 155,562 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 155,550 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 13 May 2019 151,732 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 150,274 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 146,831 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 146,755 miles

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

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 143,425 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 140,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 140,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 137,871 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 137,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 136,674 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 135,117 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Fail 25 May 2010 134,991 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 1 Jun 2009 133,249 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 133,243 miles

Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

steering wheel starting to crack

unable to open boot lid

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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C461 PNU is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 C461 PNU, 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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C461 PNU is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 18 March 1986.

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