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GFB 614W

1980 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,531 mi
Last recorded8,531 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider90,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFB 614W
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 8,531 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2011 8,138 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 8,138 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 8,135 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 8,121 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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GFB 614W is a 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 GFB 614W, 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 GFB 614W registered?

GFB 614W is a 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1980.

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The MOT history for GFB 614W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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