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HPL 89K

1971 Alfa Romeo Spider

Cream Petrol 1779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,722 mi
Last recorded94,722 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider54,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPL 89K
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,779cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 94,722 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 94,494 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 94,406 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres getting low

front coil springs corroding

front metal brake pipes corroding

nearside front suspension top arm bush split

offside inner sill has previous repair

offside rear coil spring corroding

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2013 92,862 miles

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint dust covers slightly insecure but are preventing the ingress of dirt!

Fail 1 Aug 2013 92,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Steering linkage ball joint dust covers slightly insecure but are preventing the ingress of dirt!

Pass 21 Jun 2012 91,637 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 91,637 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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HPL 89K is a 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider in Cream with a 1,779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 HPL 89K, 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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HPL 89K is a 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 9 December 1971.

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