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PUO 736S

1978 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,227 mi
Last recorded18,227 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider58,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUO 736S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 18,227 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 18,150 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Anti-roll bar bush area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2016 18,110 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 17,742 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 17,557 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 17,385 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 17,122 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 16,765 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front discs slightly pitted

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Jun 2010 15,991 miles

Advise slight pitting of front brake discs

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 15,693 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 15,692 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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PUO 736S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 58,023 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 PUO 736S, 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 48 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PUO 736S?

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What year was PUO 736S registered?

PUO 736S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 6 March 1978.

Is PUO 736S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PUO 736S shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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