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OBA 353P

1975 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,113 mi
Last recorded54,113 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider71,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBA 353P
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2014 54,113 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear bumber missing at time of testing

side coloured light

Fail 9 Aug 2014 54,101 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear bumber missing at time of testing

side coloured light

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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OBA 353P is a 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 71,565 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 OBA 353P, 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 51 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OBA 353P registered?

OBA 353P is a 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 November 1975.

Is OBA 353P safe to buy?

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