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60 HYD

1979 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1750cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

43,397 mi
Last recorded43,397 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider58,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration60 HYD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,750cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 43,397 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 43,391 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2024 43,352 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 43,302 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 42,921 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 42,921 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 42,847 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 42,844 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 42,834 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 42,834 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

rear brake pads are worn

Pass 1 Apr 2015 42,484 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 42,517 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 42,517 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 42,273 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,101 miles

slight play in o/s lower steering box arm

Fail 30 Mar 2012 42,101 miles

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

slight play in o/s lower steering box arm

Pass 14 Apr 2011 41,836 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 41,836 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,304 miles

slight play on lower steering box drag link arm

Fail 1 Apr 2010 41,304 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

slight play on lower steering box drag link arm

Pass 14 Mar 2009 41,078 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 41,072 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 40,788 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 40,759 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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60 HYD is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 58,099 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 60 HYD, 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 47 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 60 HYD registered?

60 HYD is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 17 May 1979.

Is 60 HYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 60 HYD shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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