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MRK 317L

1972 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

30,344 mi
Last recorded30,344 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2024
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider62,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMRK 317L
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2024 30,344 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 29,629 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 27,807 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 25,538 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering Idler arm slightly worn / free play, nearside

Fail 19 Mar 2021 25,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

steering Idler arm slightly worn / free play, nearside

Pass 27 Jul 2017 23,201 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 23,034 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 23,034 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 23,033 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 23,031 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 23,031 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 23,030 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 23,030 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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MRK 317L is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MRK 317L, 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 MRK 317L registered?

MRK 317L is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 12 December 1972.

Is MRK 317L safe to buy?

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