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RDH 7R

1978 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

34,741 mi
Last recorded34,741 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider58,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDH 7R
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2017 34,741 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Jun 2016 33,680 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 31,958 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 28,761 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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RDH 7R is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RDH 7R, 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.

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What year was RDH 7R registered?

RDH 7R is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 24 July 1978.

Is RDH 7R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RDH 7R shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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