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C540 HKH

1986 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,583 mi
Last recorded184,583 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider88,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC540 HKH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 184,583 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 184,583 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 184,582 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 184,582 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 184,447 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 182,568 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 182,559 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 181,481 miles

Nearside Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 181,481 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

battery inecure

Pass 9 Mar 2010 181,463 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 177,342 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 173,871 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 166,654 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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C540 HKH is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C540 HKH, 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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C540 HKH is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 11 June 1986.

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