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PRF 968B

1964 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,238 mi
Last recorded98,238 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider55,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRF 968B
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 98,238 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 97,874 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 97,669 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2014 97,669 miles

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 97,503 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 97,064 miles

BRAKE SWITCH CORRODED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOCK TO LOCK CHECKS BRAKE HOSES RUN CLOSE TO WHEELS

Pass 23 Jun 2009 96,575 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 96,410 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 95,956 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 94,552 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 94,552 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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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PRF 968B is a 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 55,535 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 PRF 968B, 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 62 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 PRF 968B registered?

PRF 968B is a 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 5 March 1964.

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