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CTV 626K

1972 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,077 mi
Last recorded79,077 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider62,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCTV 626K
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 79,077 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 79,017 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 78,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 77,692 miles

CORROSION IN BOTH REAR SILL PANELS...

Pass 7 Dec 2015 77,207 miles

Engine oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2015 77,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 76,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 73,810 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 73,794 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 71,070 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 69,494 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2011 69,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2010 67,787 miles

Oil leak

near side headlight reflector slightly deteriated

slight oil leak steering box area

Pass 29 May 2009 66,929 miles

headlight reflectors slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2008 66,795 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 66,746 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off side rear brake binding slightly

Pass 7 Feb 2006 66,461 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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CTV 626K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 62,399 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 CTV 626K, 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 54 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CTV 626K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1972.

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