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MLM 288L

1972 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,345 mi
Last recorded98,345 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2011
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider62,399 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLM 288L
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2011 98,345 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 97,404 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 97,386 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 95,236 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 95,236 miles

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 95,234 miles

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.

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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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.

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