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C474 LMA

1986 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,642 mi
Last recorded88,642 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2009
Typical for 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider88,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC474 LMA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2009 88,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 88,642 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 88,642 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in nearside front steering idler arm

Fail 29 Jul 2008 88,642 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in nearside front steering idler arm

Pass 13 Apr 2007 88,642 miles

as previous vt32

Fail 12 Apr 2007 88,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to both front floors

Pass 9 Dec 2005 88,642 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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C474 LMA is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,962cc 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 C474 LMA, 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 C474 LMA registered?

C474 LMA is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 20 March 1986.

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