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PMK 42E

1967 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,514 mi
Last recorded56,514 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider41,442 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMK 42E
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1967
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 56,514 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 56,395 miles

Generally slightly rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2014 56,369 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust weak.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 56,368 miles

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

Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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PMK 42E is a 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PMK 42E, 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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What year was PMK 42E registered?

PMK 42E is a 1967 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 20 April 1967.

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