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CEC 580S

1978 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,990 mi
Last recorded59,990 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider58,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEC 580S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 59,990 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 58,570 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 56,910 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 56,226 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 55,200 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 53,884 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 53,361 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 51,092 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 49,213 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 48,183 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 46,414 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 45,062 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 43,772 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 42,083 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 40,728 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 38,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak gearbox and engine

washes just hitting screen

Pass 25 Mar 2010 36,644 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 34,817 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 32,655 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 29,936 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 27,387 miles

oil leak at n/s rear back plate

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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CEC 580S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 58,023 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 CEC 580S, 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 48 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 CEC 580S registered?

CEC 580S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 4 May 1978.

Is CEC 580S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEC 580S shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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