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MLN 100L

1972 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2017
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,964 mi
Last recorded28,964 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider62,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLN 100L
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 28,964 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 28,847 miles

Metal fuel pipes from fuel tank corroded but not excessively

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake binding slightly when spun by hand

Offside headlight aim only just with-in tolerance but meets required standard

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering box hasa light misting of oil

Various metal brake pipes corroded but not excessively

Pass 2 Sep 2013 28,730 miles

underside of vehicle heavilly undersealed not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 30 Aug 2013 28,720 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

underside of vehicle heavilly undersealed not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 28,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pedal anti slip worn

very heavy layer of undersill applyed to underside of vehicle not allowing a full inspection

Fail 2 Mar 2012 28,608 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake pedal anti slip worn

very heavy layer of undersill applyed to underside of vehicle not allowing a full inspection

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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MLN 100L 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 66.7%.

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 MLN 100L, 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 MLN 100L registered?

MLN 100L is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 17 August 1972.

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