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HVK 4K

1972 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

6,995 mi
Last recorded6,995 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider62,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVK 4K
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 6,995 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front &both rear (5.2.3 (e))

various suspension and seat belt mounting prescribed areas becoming rusty

Fail 22 May 2018 6,993 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front &both rear (5.2.3 (e))

other suspension and seat belt mounting prescribed areas rusty /poorly repaired

Pass 13 Jun 2017 5,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres worn on edges /rears nearing wear bars

Pass 9 Jun 2016 3,128 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 3,039 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' rectified removed sun visor (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 876 miles

metal brrake pipe to offside front caliper corrodid near to legal limit/offside front flexi hoose metal ferrule corrodid near to legal limit

rear flexi brake hose soaked in diff oil

slight play at steering box brop arm

windcreen damaged to legal limit [zone A]

windscreen washers and wipers poor

Pass 29 May 2014 98,810 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

windscreen zone A damaged to legal limit

Fail 29 May 2014 98,810 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

windscreen zone A damaged to legal limit

Pass 22 May 2013 96,065 miles

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

high hand brake travel /low reading from nearside

low reading from nearside foot brake

windscreen zone A damaged to legal limit

Pass 16 May 2012 93,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

low reading nearside parking brake /hand brake travel near legal limit / high imablence recorded at rear foot brake

Pass 9 May 2011 89,942 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

low reading from nearside parking brake

offside front chassis rail becoming rusty

Pass 18 May 2010 87,732 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 84,330 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn near to legal limit recomend renewal 165R14 84S

Fail 7 May 2009 84,329 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 82,419 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 81,275 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 80,013 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 80,013 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside front inner wing becoming rusty near shock absorber top mont

slight play at steering box shaft

windscreen chipped near to legal limit

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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HVK 4K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HVK 4K, 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 HVK 4K registered?

HVK 4K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 25 May 1972.

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