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MMC 271L

1972 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,750 mi
Last recorded63,750 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider62,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMC 271L
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1972
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 63,750 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 63,744 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 63,376 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 63,269 miles

O/S STEERING IDLER

Pass 7 Nov 2007 62,406 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 62,399 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 61,415 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 61,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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MMC 271L is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MMC 271L, 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 MMC 271L registered?

MMC 271L is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 4 October 1972.

Is MMC 271L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMC 271L shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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