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PMH 86E

1967 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

12,387 mi
Last recorded12,387 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider41,442 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMH 86E
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 12,387 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 12,387 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Apr 2015 9,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear diff oil seals leaking Gearbox oil leak Oil filler cap left off Battery clamp loose

Fail 27 Mar 2015 9,184 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear diff oil seals leaking Gearbox oil leak Oil filler cap left off Battery clamp loose

Pass 6 Jun 2013 5,745 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 5,745 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 5,241 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 204 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 204 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 May 2009 93,608 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2008 92,781 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 91,587 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

extensive under body repairs

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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PMH 86E is a 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 41,442 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 PMH 86E, 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 59 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PMH 86E is a 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 3 July 1967.

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