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PFR 290M

1974 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,940 mi
Last recorded94,940 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider19,913 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFR 290M
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1974
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 94,940 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 May 2010 94,396 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2009 92,310 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play noted in steering box main spindle & also slight dampness

Pass 14 May 2008 92,159 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside outer body sill corroded and cracked in places at front

slight play in steering box main shaft assembly and also slight dampness of fluid

Pass 29 May 2007 91,964 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight corrosion on front of n/s undersill

slight split on o/s wiper blade

Pass 20 Jul 2005 91,900 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 91,900 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside 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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PFR 290M is a 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PFR 290M, 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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PFR 290M is a 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 19 March 1974.

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