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C980 CTR

1986 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

113,883 mi
Last recorded113,883 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider88,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC980 CTR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 113,883 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2020 113,804 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 113,804 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 May 2018 113,837 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 113,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 112,489 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 111,566 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 111,559 miles

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

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

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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C980 CTR is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 C980 CTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C980 CTR registered?

C980 CTR is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C980 CTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C980 CTR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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