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ETU 451K

1972 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1961cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,359 mi
Last recorded91,359 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider62,399 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationETU 451K
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,961cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 91,359 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front brake binding slightly.

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both rear suspension check straps perished

Pass 10 Apr 2017 91,301 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear suspension check strap perished

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 91,120 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

slight bind to o/s/f brake

slight play in steering idler

welding repairs to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2015 91,014 miles

o/s/f brake binding slightly

rear axle support straps perished

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Apr 2014 90,582 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 90,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 90,426 miles

Drivers sun visor loose

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight oil leak to rear diff

Fail 11 Apr 2013 90,409 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Drivers sun visor loose

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight oil leak to rear diff

Pass 18 Apr 2011 89,928 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks from engine

slight corrosion to front and rear under body

very slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Apr 2010 89,342 miles

Both Front Tyres Starting To Perrish

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

Oil leak

Slight Play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Mar 2009 88,642 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to osf underbody and welding repairs

slight corrosion to both rear sills

slight oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2008 88,122 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to offside front underbody and welding repairs

major oil leak from engine

Pass 20 Apr 2007 87,307 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to underbody welding repairs have been made

oil leaks to engine

Pass 15 Mar 2006 86,803 miles

engine oil leak

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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ETU 451K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,961cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ETU 451K, 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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ETU 451K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 27 March 1972.

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