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ULP 53F

1980 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

91,887 mi
Last recorded91,887 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider90,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationULP 53F
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 91,887 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 91,732 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 91,545 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 91,340 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 91,113 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 91,094 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

slight bind at nearside front brake

Pass 4 May 2013 90,755 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 90,620 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 90,445 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 89,333 miles

steering box damp

Pass 7 Apr 2008 88,881 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 87,833 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 87,446 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 87,432 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2005 87,279 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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ULP 53F is a 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 90,755 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 ULP 53F, 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 46 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 ULP 53F registered?

ULP 53F is a 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is ULP 53F safe to buy?

The MOT history for ULP 53F shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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