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RBP 91K

1971 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,013 mi
Last recorded36,013 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider54,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBP 91K
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,779cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 36,013 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 36,013 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 35,673 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box area (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 35,673 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever insecure bolts to floor loose (3.1.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box area (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 May 2015 35,525 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 35,525 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

clutch hose has a bulge in it

Pass 3 Apr 2014 35,525 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

clutch slave cylinder hose deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2014 35,525 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

clutch slave cylinder hose deteriorated

main beam tell tail not working

Pass 28 Feb 2013

No speedometer prsent

oil leak on and around offside engine bay area

Pass 31 May 2012 35,093 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 May 2011 35,064 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 35,064 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 35,058 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 35,058 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 34,828 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 34,732 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 34,405 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 62,366 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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RBP 91K is a 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RBP 91K, 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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RBP 91K is a 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 13 September 1971.

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