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WVR 441S

1978 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,067 mi
Last recorded76,067 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider58,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVR 441S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 76,067 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 75,425 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 75,327 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 75,133 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 75,036 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 74,801 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 25 May 2016 74,800 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 74,504 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 74,729 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 73,313 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 72,006 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 71,937 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 71,545 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 70,877 miles

o/s track rod end gaitor split

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 11 Aug 2008 70,620 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 69,775 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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WVR 441S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WVR 441S, 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 WVR 441S registered?

WVR 441S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 4 April 1978.

Is WVR 441S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WVR 441S shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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