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FWX 662L

1973 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

63,522 mi
Last recorded63,522 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider63,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFWX 662L
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2023 63,522 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect possibly also dipping to offside (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember by anti roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front steering drop arm has slight play

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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FWX 662L is a 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 63,008 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 FWX 662L, 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 53 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 FWX 662L registered?

FWX 662L is a 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is FWX 662L safe to buy?

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