MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,345 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?
Based on 124,331 MOT tests across 8,177 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MLM 288L is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 MLM 288L, 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 MLM 288L registered?
MLM 288L is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 4 August 1972.
Is MLM 288L safe to buy?
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