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SBL 742S

1977 Alfa Romeo Spider

Cream Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,620 mi
Last recorded71,620 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider67,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBL 742S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1977
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 71,620 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 71,615 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,513 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Apr 2016 71,465 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 71,450 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 71,261 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 71,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,148 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 71,088 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 70,895 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 70,622 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 70,299 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 70,297 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 70,107 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 69,934 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 69,582 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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SBL 742S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider in Cream with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 67,260 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 SBL 742S, 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 49 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 SBL 742S registered?

SBL 742S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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