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C683 FGT

1985 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1964cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,482 mi
Last recorded115,482 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider103,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC683 FGT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,964cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 115,482 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (Gearbox to exhaust support) (6.1.2 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (Sill) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (Rear silencer) (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 115,149 miles

Rear rear axel straps fraying

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 114,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

both side repeaters not working

Fail 7 Jun 2022 114,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

both side repeaters not working

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released brake switch locking nut loose adjusted for customer during test (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 113,882 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 113,837 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 113,314 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 112,446 miles

Offside Lower part of outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 2 Oct 2017 112,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Steering locking device insecure centre track rod (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Offside Lower part of outer sill starting to corrode

Fail 19 Sep 2017 112,408 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake performance not tested due to fluid level (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

corrosion around all jacking points

Pass 19 Sep 2016 110,256 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 108,686 miles

Offside Front tyre slight cracking on outer sidewall

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 108,685 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre slight cracking on outer sidewall

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 107,951 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 107,951 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2013 107,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 106,565 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 106,565 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 105,143 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 104,532 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 104,232 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 103,503 miles

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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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C683 FGT is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,964cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 103,503 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 C683 FGT, 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 41 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 C683 FGT registered?

C683 FGT is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 5 September 1985.

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