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PFC 986K

1971 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,613 mi
Last recorded81,613 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider54,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFC 986K
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 81,613 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 81,126 miles

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

Suspected fuel leak but unable to see at the time of test

Various oil leaks

Pass 16 May 2015 81,094 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

O/S Rear Axel Crosmemder Bush Deteriated

Pass 3 Jan 2014 80,687 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 80,074 miles

Brake Servos Not Very Effective

Fail 23 Oct 2012 80,074 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 79,836 miles

Direction Indicator Flash Rate 66FPM

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 79,835 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction Indicator Flash Rate 66FPM

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 79,326 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 79,092 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 78,816 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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PFC 986K is a 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PFC 986K, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PFC 986K registered?

PFC 986K is a 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 August 1971.

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