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UKG 457S

1978 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

35,032 mi
Last recorded35,032 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider58,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUKG 457S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 35,032 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 34,993 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 34,993 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 34,949 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on outter wall

Offside Rear tyre cracking on outter wall

Pass 20 Sep 2014 34,930 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 34,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 34,801 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 34,703 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 34,652 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 34,404 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 34,037 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre wall cracking

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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UKG 457S 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 UKG 457S, 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 UKG 457S registered?

UKG 457S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is UKG 457S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UKG 457S 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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