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C997 GVU

1986 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

107,647 mi
Last recorded107,647 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider88,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC997 GVU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 107,647 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 102,512 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 98,937 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 96,079 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 95,782 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 95,567 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 93,783 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 93,783 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 93,779 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 93,779 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 93,779 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 88,038 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 88,038 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 87,971 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 85,365 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 85,365 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

general corrosion on sills + inner wings.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 85,348 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to o/s and n/s sills and front inner wings!

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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C997 GVU is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 C997 GVU, 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 C997 GVU registered?

C997 GVU is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C997 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C997 GVU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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