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VPK 109S

1978 Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,747 mi
Last recorded45,747 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider58,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVPK 109S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 19 May 2010 45,747 miles

floor very rusty and weak

offside rear brake performance low

Pass 7 May 2009 45,665 miles

sills too floor rusty and weak

Pass 9 May 2008 45,515 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 45,417 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 45,300 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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VPK 109S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VPK 109S, 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 VPK 109S registered?

VPK 109S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 6 April 1978.

Is VPK 109S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VPK 109S shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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