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RAC 847M

1974 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,910 mi
Last recorded16,910 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider19,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAC 847M
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 16,910 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

wipers poor

Pass 24 May 2017 16,564 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body sill corroded

Nearside Outer Body sill corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Body sill corroded

Offside Outer Body sill corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 May 2017 16,564 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Body sill corroded

Nearside Outer Body sill corroded

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Body sill corroded

Offside Outer Body sill corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 120,544 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 16,317 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 15,567 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 15,550 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Boot floor corroded and holed.

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

O/S/R Axel support bush has free play.

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

Oil leak

Some free play in steering.

Pass 20 May 2011 13,506 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

General corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 May 2011 13,364 miles

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

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

General corrosion to underside

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 4,267 miles

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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RAC 847M is a 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RAC 847M, 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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RAC 847M is a 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 21 February 1974.

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