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NPM 238R

1976 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,212 mi
Last recorded26,212 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider58,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPM 238R
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 26,212 miles

185/70/14 X 4

LIGHT MARKS ON W-SCREEN-PODOT

OIL LEAK

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/6/13

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 29 May 2012 26,199 miles

185/70/14 X 4

LIGHT MARKS ON W/SCREEN

OIL LEAK

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/6/12

SERVICE?=CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 30 Jun 2011 26,092 miles

185/70/14 X4

FRONT BRAKES IMBALANCE-25%------PODOT

LIGHT MARKS ON W/SCREEN

OIL LEAK

ROAD TAX EXPIRED-7/99

Fail 31 May 2011 26,084 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b) DANGEROUS

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

185/70/14 X4

LIGHT MARKS ON W/SCREEN

OIL LEAK

ROAD TAX EXPIRED------------07/99

VEHICLE PRESENTED IS EXTREAMILY DANGEROUS AND SHOULD NOT BE DRIVEN----------------NO BRAKES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

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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NPM 238R is a 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 58,011 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 NPM 238R, 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 50 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 NPM 238R registered?

NPM 238R is a 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 3 August 1976.

Is NPM 238R safe to buy?

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