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CEM 454

1980 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,656 mi
Last recorded38,656 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider90,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEM 454
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 38,656 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 38,579 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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CEM 454 is a 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 90,755 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 CEM 454, 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 46 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 CEM 454 registered?

CEM 454 is a 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 29 August 1980.

Is CEM 454 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEM 454 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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