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TPM 450S

1977 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,808 mi
Last recorded74,808 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider67,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTPM 450S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 74,808 miles

exhaust system corroded

underside of car undersealed

Fail 7 Jun 2016 74,808 miles

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 74,808 miles

interior mirror insecure

underside completely covered in underseal

Fail 29 Jul 2010 74,808 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

interior mirror insecure

underside completely covered in underseal

Fail 16 Apr 2010 74,808 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

underside of car completely undersealed

Pass 27 Jul 2006 75,312 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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TPM 450S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 TPM 450S, 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 TPM 450S registered?

TPM 450S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 21 September 1977.

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