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LDV 39V

1979 Alfa Romeo Spider

Brown Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,276 mi
Last recorded74,276 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider58,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLDV 39V
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1979
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 74,276 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 74,207 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 71,364 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 58,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2011 58,099 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 May 2010 57,424 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 57,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 54,923 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 54,909 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 May 2008 54,410 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 54,410 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 52,060 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 52,060 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 50,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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LDV 39V is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider in Brown with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LDV 39V, 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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LDV 39V is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1979.

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