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LOY 101P

1975 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,169 mi
Last recorded98,169 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider71,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOY 101P
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 98,169 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

under side of vehicle hevealy repaired and undersealed

Fail 23 Jan 2018 98,161 miles

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

under side of vehicle hevealy repaired and undersealed

Pass 14 Oct 2016 96,509 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Underside of vehicle has been extensively repaired and heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Oct 2016 96,509 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Underside of vehicle has been extensively repaired and heavily undersealed

Fail 7 Oct 2016 96,502 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F tyre splitting

corrosion N/S/F outside of prescribed area

Fail 9 Sep 2016 96,500 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired fibre glass (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front tyre splitting open but no ply visible

excessive corrosion N/S/F and O/S/F but outside of any prescribed area

Pass 8 May 2015 95,986 miles

underbody repaired and undersealed

Pass 30 May 2014 95,836 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 95,602 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 95,600 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 May 2012 95,596 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

corrosion all around front of vehicle next to radiator

corrosion all over under side of vehicle

front coil springs corroded

front cross member corroded

rear coil springs corroded

under side of vehicle thick with under seal

Pass 24 May 2011 94,518 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

n/s/f floor pan corroded

Pass 18 May 2010 93,956 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

plenty of underbody surface corrosion

Fail 17 May 2010 93,953 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both rear tyres perished

plenty of underbody surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2008 93,764 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 93,764 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four tyres outer side wall cracked but not showing cords exposed.

offside & nearside floor panel have surface corrosion.

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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LOY 101P is a 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 71,565 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 LOY 101P, 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 51 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LOY 101P is a 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 20 November 1975.

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