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AFP 584A

1971 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,847 mi
Last recorded15,847 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider54,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFP 584A
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 15,847 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 15,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2007 15,500 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 15,207 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes new parts fitted

Fail 13 May 2006 15,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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AFP 584A is a 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AFP 584A, 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 AFP 584A registered?

AFP 584A is a 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 12 August 1971.

Is AFP 584A safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFP 584A shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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