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MCY 170K

1974 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

11,252 mi
Last recorded11,252 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider19,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMCY 170K
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1974
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,750cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 11,252 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at rear just below boot floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 10,381 miles

Nearside door sill rusty at front jacking point

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Jul 2015 9,966 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 8,952 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 8,888 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

sills and floor pans poor condition (corrosion)

slight play nearside front lower suspension arm balljoint

Pass 19 Jun 2012 8,073 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

sills and front floor pans poor condition (corrosion)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 6,883 miles

both front sills slight corrosion

n/s/f floor pan slight corrosion

slight bind front brakes soon needs attention

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 21 Apr 2010 5,381 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 5,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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MCY 170K is a 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 19,913 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 MCY 170K, 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 52 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 MCY 170K registered?

MCY 170K is a 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 18 June 1974.

Is MCY 170K safe to buy?

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