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VPK 108S

1978 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

98,196 mi
Last recorded98,196 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider58,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPK 108S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2022 98,196 miles

Emissions not tested Engine cutting out on idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTH (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

O/S NUMBER PLATE LAMP CRACKED -- SLIGHT PLAY REAR HUBS BEARINGS

Fail 14 Jun 2022 98,169 miles

Fuel system component leaking front carburetor ( by lower diaphragm ) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

BOTH REAR REGISTRATION PLATE LAMP LENSES CRACKED

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH REAR HUB BEARINGS

Pass 11 Jan 2017 98,169 miles

Front Lower valance badly corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2017 98,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mtg (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower valance badly corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2015 96,324 miles

Front lower panel badly corroded by subframe

Fail 30 Nov 2015 96,324 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front lower panel badly corroded by subframe

Pass 28 Nov 2014 95,214 miles

CLUTCH FLEXIBLE PIPE BULDGED

HEAVY CORROSION AROUND FRONT INNER ANTI ROLL BAR MTGS

Fail 20 Nov 2014 95,214 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LIMIT & MULTIPLE CRACKS IN SIDE WALLS

CLUTCH FLEXIBLE PIPE BULDGED

HEAVY CORROSION AROUND FRONT INNER ANTI ROLL BAR MTGS

Pass 8 Jul 2013 93,573 miles

slight blow centre exhaust box

both rear tyres on limit , n/s/f tyre on limit worn smooth on outer edge .

n/s/f floor badly holed with corrosion

Fail 2 Jul 2013 93,573 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres on limit , n/s/f tyre on limit worn smooth on outer edge .

n/s/f floor badly holed with corrosion

slight blow centre exhaust box

Pass 6 Jul 2012 91,070 miles

both front floors holed & corroded , slight play in both rear wheel bearings .

Fail 4 Jul 2012 91,070 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front floors holed & corroded , slight play in both rear wheel bearings .

Pass 6 Jul 2011 88,190 miles

BOTH FRONT FLOORS HOLED WITH CORROSION , FRONT & CENTRE EX BOX,S SPLIT , MAIN BEAM WARNING LIGHT N/W .

Fail 4 Jul 2011 88,190 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

BOTH FRONT FLOORS HOLED WITH CORROSION , FRONT & CENTRE EX BOX,S SPLIT , MAIN BEAM WARNING LIGHT N/W .

Pass 26 May 2010 86,882 miles

BOTH FRT JACKING POINTS HOLED AND SPLIT

Fail 14 May 2010 86,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

BOTH FRT JACKING POINTS HOLED AND SPLIT

Pass 16 Jul 2009 85,854 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 85,854 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2008 83,677 miles

chip in screen

Fail 3 Jun 2008 83,671 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 82,545 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 82,542 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 May 2006 82,111 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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VPK 108S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 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 VPK 108S, 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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VPK 108S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 5 April 1978.

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