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TFV 511P

1975 Alfa Romeo Spider

Cream Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

58,909 mi
Last recorded58,909 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider71,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTFV 511P
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1975
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2017 58,909 miles

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

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion tail panel & valance (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

crossmember plate bolts broken

front suspension arms corroded

fuel pipe corroded

n/s lower outer sill corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

rear bumper missing

spare wheel well corroded

all brake calipers seized

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

Nearside Front sill & jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front sill & jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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TFV 511P is a 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider in Cream with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 71,565 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 TFV 511P, 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 51 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TFV 511P is a 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 November 1975.

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