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AAU 366K

1971 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,834 mi
Last recorded85,834 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider54,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAU 366K
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,779cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 85,834 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 65,444 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 65,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 85,057 miles

brake servo pipe in poor condition

wipers slow

Fail 20 Nov 2014 85,057 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake servo pipe in poor condition

wipers slow

Pass 13 Nov 2013 84,871 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 83,830 miles

steering box damp

Fail 1 Nov 2012 83,830 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

steering box damp

Pass 17 Nov 2011 83,414 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 82,528 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 82,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 82,434 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 82,295 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 81,658 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 80,790 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2006 79,977 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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AAU 366K is a 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 54,502 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AAU 366K, 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 55 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 AAU 366K registered?

AAU 366K is a 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 25 October 1971.

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The MOT history for AAU 366K shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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