MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,196 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Front Lower valance badly corroded
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
Front lower panel badly corroded by subframe
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front lower panel badly corroded by subframe
CLUTCH FLEXIBLE PIPE BULDGED
HEAVY CORROSION AROUND FRONT INNER ANTI ROLL BAR MTGS
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
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
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
both front floors holed & corroded , slight play in both rear wheel bearings .
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 .
BOTH FRONT FLOORS HOLED WITH CORROSION , FRONT & CENTRE EX BOX,S SPLIT , MAIN BEAM WARNING LIGHT N/W .
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 .
BOTH FRT JACKING POINTS HOLED AND SPLIT
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
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
chip in screen
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?
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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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