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GLT 98N

1974 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,220 mi
Last recorded14,220 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider19,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLT 98N
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 14,220 miles

Horn, poor performance.

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2009 14,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 13,973 miles

Drivers seat back rest locking device has play.

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 13,845 miles

Brake pipes corroding at bulkhead, front to rear and offside rear.

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2006 13,842 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes corroding on bulk head.

front to rear brake pipes corroding.

o/side rear brake pipe to caliper corroding.

oil leak from engine.

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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GLT 98N is a 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 19,913 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 GLT 98N, 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 52 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 GLT 98N registered?

GLT 98N is a 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 23 November 1974.

Is GLT 98N safe to buy?

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