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PMX 15K

1972 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

7,927 mi
Last recorded7,927 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider62,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMX 15K
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 7,927 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and inner arches

Fail 8 Jun 2017 7,926 miles

Front Braking system leaking t piece bolted to bulk head n/s (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and inner arches

Pass 2 Jun 2016 5,674 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 May 2016 5,662 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 4,722 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear handbrake cable pivots could do with adjusting very close to exhaust

Fail 16 Jun 2015 4,719 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear handbrake cable pivots could do with adjusting very close to exhaust

Pass 5 Jun 2014 4,223 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight bind n/s/f brake

Pass 14 Jun 2013 21,221 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 20,794 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

prop, shaft rubber joint slightly deetriorated.

slight leak,clutch master cyl.

slight oil leak,steering box

Fail 30 Aug 2011 20,770 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

prop, shaft rubber joint slightly deetriorated.

slight leak,clutch master cyl.

slight oil leak,steering box

Pass 27 Aug 2010 19,970 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

fuel pipe[rear] slightly corroded.

oil leak from steering box.

prop.shaft front joint deteriorated.

Fail 19 Aug 2010 19,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

fuel pipe[rear] slightly corroded.

oil leak from steering box.

prop.shaft front joint deteriorated.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 18,854 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

excess corrosion, offside rear inner wheel arch.

Fail 30 Jul 2009 18,778 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

excess corrosion, offside rear inner wheel arch.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 17,891 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

excess corrosion nearside rear and nearside front panels.

slight play in nearside inner track rod ball joint/drop arm .

Fail 5 Aug 2008 17,891 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

excess corrosion nearside rear and nearside front panels.

slight play in nearside inner track rod ball joint/drop arm .

Pass 21 Aug 2007 16,481 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 16,481 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

excess corrosion offside rear lower wheel arch.

slight front brake judder.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 15,674 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 15,045 miles

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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PMX 15K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PMX 15K, 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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PMX 15K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 2 June 1972.

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