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FHX 424V

1980 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,901 mi
Last recorded84,901 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider90,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHX 424V
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1980
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 84,901 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2016 84,423 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 84,423 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 84,048 miles

both rear tyres cracking due to age

Pass 2 May 2006 82,731 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Apr 2005 79,734 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2005 79,734 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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FHX 424V is a 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FHX 424V, 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 FHX 424V registered?

FHX 424V is a 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 9 May 1980.

Is FHX 424V safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHX 424V shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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