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MEM 9K

1972 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1748cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,453 mi
Last recorded81,453 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider62,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEM 9K
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1972
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,748cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 81,453 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 81,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 May 2014 81,432 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 81,377 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Strong petrol smell

Pass 16 Apr 2012 80,446 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 79,556 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 79,556 miles

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 75,562 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

prop shaft rear uj slight play

Fail 14 Apr 2010 75,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front exhaust mounting bolts slack

prop shaft rear uj slight play

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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MEM 9K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,748cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MEM 9K, 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 MEM 9K registered?

MEM 9K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 4 May 1972.

Is MEM 9K safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEM 9K shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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