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XOD 85S

1978 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,899 mi
Last recorded6,899 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider58,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOD 85S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2018 6,899 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 6,376 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 6,149 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 5,671 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 5,087 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 4,657 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 3,892 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 2,880 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 99,411 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 98,154 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 96,411 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 94,393 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 92,007 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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XOD 85S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 XOD 85S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XOD 85S?

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What year was XOD 85S registered?

XOD 85S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 13 March 1978.

Is XOD 85S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XOD 85S shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does XOD 85S have outstanding finance?

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