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C557 MDS

1986 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,431 mi
Last recorded30,431 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2011
Typical for 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider88,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC557 MDS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2011 30,431 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 28,016 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 28,016 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 27,969 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 27,969 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 27,969 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 95,382 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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C557 MDS is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 C557 MDS, 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 C557 MDS registered?

C557 MDS is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C557 MDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C557 MDS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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