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A203 VYF

1984 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,512 mi
Last recorded113,512 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2007
Typical for 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider78,084 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA203 VYF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2007 113,512 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

o/s front head light glass cracked .

Fail 3 Apr 2007 113,506 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 May 2006 112,813 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 112,813 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A203 VYF is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A203 VYF, 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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What year was A203 VYF registered?

A203 VYF is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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