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EMW 57L

1972 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

11,445 mi
Last recorded11,445 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider62,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMW 57L
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 11,445 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 11,440 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2017 11,140 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 11,031 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 11,031 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 9,808 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 9,289 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 9,239 miles

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 5,977 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 4,370 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 4,370 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 3,828 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 3,284 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 2,656 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 1,293 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 56 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 56 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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EMW 57L is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 EMW 57L, 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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What year was EMW 57L registered?

EMW 57L is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1972.

Is EMW 57L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMW 57L shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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