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HDH 859T

1979 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,940 mi
Last recorded85,940 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider58,099 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHDH 859T
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1979
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 85,940 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 85,938 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 85,925 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 85,925 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 85,913 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 85,884 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 85,884 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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HDH 859T is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 58,099 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 HDH 859T, 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 47 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 HDH 859T registered?

HDH 859T is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is HDH 859T safe to buy?

The MOT history for HDH 859T shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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