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DEC 658S

1978 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,494 mi
Last recorded81,494 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider58,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEC 658S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2019 81,494 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front slight engine oil leaks

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

battery clamp missing

internal passenger side door handle loose

slight corrosion to front cross member

Fail 30 May 2018 81,455 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 81,419 miles

under vehicle corrosion

various oil/fluid leaks

slight play in rack

suspension bushes perishing

Pass 20 Apr 2016 81,384 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 81,344 miles

general corrosion of vehicle.

Fail 26 Sep 2012 81,341 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2011 81,244 miles

screen cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2010 81,178 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 81,171 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 81,121 miles

Corrosion/welding repairs to chassis and body of vehicle

Crack to offfside of windscreen

Diff oil leak

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 81,121 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion/welding repairs to chassis and body of vehicle

Crack to offfside of windscreen

Diff oil leak

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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DEC 658S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 DEC 658S, 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 DEC 658S registered?

DEC 658S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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