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MEC 685P

1975 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

15,311 mi
Last recorded15,311 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider71,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEC 685P
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 15,311 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield missing

Fail 24 Jun 2025 15,284 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sil corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield missing

Pass 7 Jul 2017 13,069 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 12,612 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 12,603 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated grip (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 12,372 miles

main beam light inop

osr hub seal leaking

handle brake lever cover insecure

Pass 3 Jun 2014 11,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hydraulic brake componant damp

Fail 2 Jun 2014 11,098 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

hydraulic brake componant damp

Pass 25 Jun 2013 11,446 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 11,446 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 10,451 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 10,448 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 9,594 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 9,592 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 May 2011 9,555 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 8,681 miles

slight leak from osr hub seal

unable to fully access the repairs on underside of vehicle

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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MEC 685P is a 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MEC 685P, 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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MEC 685P is a 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 January 1975.

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