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C777 VDL

1986 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,700 mi
Last recorded81,700 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider88,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC777 VDL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 81,700 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 81,700 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 81,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 81,700 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 81,700 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 81,700 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 81,700 miles

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

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 30 Aug 2016 81,700 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 81,700 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 81,700 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear hub has slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2013 81,700 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 81,700 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 81,700 miles

Offside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 81,699 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 81,699 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 81,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 23 Jun 2009 81,699 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Jul 2008 81,700 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 81,697 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 81,697 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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C777 VDL is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 C777 VDL, 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 C777 VDL registered?

C777 VDL is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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