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UVK 518T

1978 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,715 mi
Last recorded71,715 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider58,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVK 518T
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 71,715 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 71,429 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 70,986 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 70,973 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 70,667 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 70,317 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 70,317 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 69,999 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 69,358 miles

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

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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UVK 518T is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UVK 518T, 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 UVK 518T?

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What year was UVK 518T registered?

UVK 518T is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 September 1978.

Is UVK 518T safe to buy?

The MOT history for UVK 518T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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