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XBM 525K

1972 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,783 mi
Last recorded69,783 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2007
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider62,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBM 525K
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2007 69,783 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 69,782 miles

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

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

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

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

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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XBM 525K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XBM 525K, 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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What year was XBM 525K registered?

XBM 525K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 14 March 1972.

Is XBM 525K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XBM 525K shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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