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VDV 4S

1978 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

8,226 mi
Last recorded8,226 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider58,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDV 4S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 8,226 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 8,216 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 8,209 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 8,201 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 8,198 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 8,046 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 7,893 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 7,819 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 7,387 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 6,973 miles

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 5,963 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak rear diff

Oil leak under engine

Some noise from both rear wheels on rotation. Could be in diff or from wheel bearings. Further investigation advised

Pass 31 Jan 2011 4,808 miles

slight leaks from some exhaust joints

Pass 2 Nov 2009 3,536 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 3,427 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 973 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 972 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 642 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 130 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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VDV 4S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VDV 4S, 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 VDV 4S registered?

VDV 4S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 January 1978.

Is VDV 4S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VDV 4S shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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