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CFE 771S

1978 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,375 mi
Last recorded97,375 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider58,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFE 771S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 97,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

oil leak from diff

Fail 1 Apr 2025 97,375 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

oil leak from diff

Pass 28 May 2014 90,229 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 89,079 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 79,364 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 77,992 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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CFE 771S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CFE 771S, 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.

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What year was CFE 771S registered?

CFE 771S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is CFE 771S safe to buy?

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