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SEW 709K

1971 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

23,032 mi
Last recorded23,032 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2023
Typical for 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider54,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSEW 709K
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2023 23,032 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 22,901 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 22,560 miles

Hole in N/S/R valence caused by corrosion but with in limit's at time of test

N/S/F inner wing cover in poor condition

N/S/F tyre starting to perish on the outside side wall

oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2017 22,555 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Hole in N/S/R valence caused by corrosion but with in limit's at time of test

N/S/F inner wing cover in poor condition

N/S/F tyre starting to perish on the outside side wall

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2016 22,296 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 22,045 miles

N/S inner and outer wing starting to rust no holes at time of test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 22,045 miles

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

N/S inner and outer wing starting to rust no holes at time of test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 21,960 miles

seems to be a coolant leak at top of radiator

visual emissions test carried out but car seems to be running rich

Fail 5 Jun 2014 21,960 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

coolant leaks [top of radiator]

passed visual emissions test for smoke but seems to be running rich ?

Pass 30 May 2013 20,458 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 31 May 2012 20,241 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 19,528 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 18,879 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 18,879 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 16,748 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 16,575 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 9,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SEW 709K is a 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SEW 709K, 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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SEW 709K is a 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 October 1971.

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