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XKX 99S

1978 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,975 mi
Last recorded77,975 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider58,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXKX 99S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 77,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 77,975 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both side off the anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 76,849 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 76,165 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 76,152 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Apr 2008 76,152 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 75,790 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

signs of standing some perishing and corrosion offside lower swivel boot splitting

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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XKX 99S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XKX 99S, 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 XKX 99S registered?

XKX 99S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 13 March 1978.

Is XKX 99S safe to buy?

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