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ADN 950K

1971 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 1779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

21,133 mi
Last recorded21,133 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2019
Typical for 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider54,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADN 950K
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,779cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2019 21,133 miles

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

both front upper steering arm bushes deteriorated

nearside front floor section corroded/holed however out of any prescribed areas

rear prop shaft UJ has minor play

Fail 31 May 2019 21,131 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

both front upper steering arm bushes deteriorated

nearside front floor section corroded/holed however out of any prescribed areas

rear prop shaft UJ has minor play

Pass 16 Apr 2018 18,979 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 18,827 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 18,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 May 2016 18,418 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 17,946 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 17,946 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)

Steering wheel weakened by fractures (2.1.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 17,683 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 17,650 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 16,834 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 15,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2011 17,349 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2010 14,683 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 14,124 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 13,056 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 13,056 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leaking on offside rear axle seal

the top mounting cover plate on the stearing box is coming loose

Pass 9 Jun 2007 10,449 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 8,564 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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ADN 950K is a 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 1,779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ADN 950K, 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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ADN 950K is a 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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