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ANU 42A

1971 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,583 mi
Last recorded54,583 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider54,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANU 42A
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 54,583 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various (2.4.A.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 54,553 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 54,553 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam bothside (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not operating (8.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 54,502 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2011 54,500 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 54,497 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2006 54,277 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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ANU 42A is a 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ANU 42A, 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 ANU 42A registered?

ANU 42A is a 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 12 February 1971.

Is ANU 42A safe to buy?

The MOT history for ANU 42A shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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