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D85 GCD

1986 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,362 mi
Last recorded141,362 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider88,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD85 GCD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 141,362 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 137,215 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 136,913 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 136,427 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 136,372 miles

Emissions not tested poor running (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp aim too low both headlight aims low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at the bottom of the wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security at the bottom of the wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 135,524 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 134,741 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corrosion but not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2005 109,646 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 109,621 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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D85 GCD is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D85 GCD, 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.

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D85 GCD is a 1986 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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