Alfa Romeo Spv Series 3 Clvr (1987)
1987 Alfa Romeo Spv Series 3 Clvr
CarHunch analysed 150 real MOT records for the 1987 Alfa Romeo Spv Series 3 Clvr. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 1987 Alfa Romeo SPV Series 3 is a challenging proposition: only 3.8% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, making it one of the least reliable vehicles of its age. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at just 1.3%, so the failures tend to be inconvenient rather than unsafe.
These cars sit at a median 66,190 miles for their age, which is sensible mileage, yet they still rack up an average of 1.1 advisories per test—suggesting wear is catching up fast. If you're considering one, budget for regular maintenance and factor in that you'll likely need a second or third MOT attempt; specialist Alfa knowledge and patience are essential.
What to check before buying a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spv Series 3 Clvr
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 1987 Alfa Romeo Spv Series 3 Clvr vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1987 Alfa Romeo Spv Series 3 Clvr vehicles fall between 56,948 and 71,421 miles.
MOT History Averages
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