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SUK 4L

1973 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,638 mi
Last recorded61,638 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider63,008 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUK 4L
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 61,638 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 61,190 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 60,998 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play and rough when spinning (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion in off side floor pan.

Fail 18 Apr 2017 60,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play and rough when spinning (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion in off side floor pan.

Pass 15 Apr 2016 60,428 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 60,428 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 59,823 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 59,823 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 59,373 miles

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

both brake servo hoses showing signs of age

fuel hose from tank to steel pipe in poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2013 58,916 miles

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

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

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2013 58,916 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 58,527 miles

Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

clutch slave cylinder hose in poor condition

Fail 17 Apr 2012 58,527 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

clutch slave cylinder hose in poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2011 57,859 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 57,855 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 56,936 miles

slight imbalance rear brakes rise and fall

slight oil leak to rear diff

slight oil leak to steering box

Fail 23 Apr 2010 56,936 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight imbalance rear brakes rise and fall

slight oil leak to rear diff

slight oil leak to steering box

Pass 27 Apr 2009 56,502 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 56,502 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Outer Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 55,380 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 54,324 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 53,526 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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SUK 4L is a 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 63,008 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 SUK 4L, 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 53 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SUK 4L is a 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 April 1973.

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