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A121 VYE

1984 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,594 mi
Last recorded145,594 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider78,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA121 VYE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 145,594 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2023 145,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Under side of vehicle corroded

Pass 26 May 2021 144,056 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 144,052 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre 9 years old

Nearside Rear tyre 9 years old

Nearside mirror missing

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front tyre 9 years old

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear tyre 9 years old

Pass 26 Sep 2013 143,750 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 143,252 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 143,088 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 142,880 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 142,391 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 142,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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A121 VYE is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 78,084 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 A121 VYE, 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 42 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A121 VYE is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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