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UMO 982S

1978 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,517 mi
Last recorded72,517 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider58,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUMO 982S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2013 72,517 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 72,427 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 72,416 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all shocks are weak returning

all tyres have sidewalls perishing

boot not opening

handbrake cable clips broken

indicators have no telltale

n/s/f floor area holed

n/sand o/s floor and chassis areas are rusty

o/s/r brake drum area is leaking oil

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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UMO 982S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UMO 982S, 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 UMO 982S registered?

UMO 982S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 May 1978.

Is UMO 982S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UMO 982S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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