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SKM 288M

1974 Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

24,664 mi
Last recorded24,664 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider19,913 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKM 288M
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 24,664 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 24,249 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 24,247 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 24,172 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

advise corrosion around nearside rear jacking point

Pass 27 Apr 2010 22,795 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 22,795 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 19,787 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 19,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 14,733 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 13,126 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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SKM 288M is a 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider in Yellow with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 19,913 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 SKM 288M, 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 52 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SKM 288M is a 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 5 June 1974.

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