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A247 VYF

1984 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 1961cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,277 mi
Last recorded126,277 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider78,084 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA247 VYF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,961cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 126,277 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 126,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 125,980 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes rusted.

Fail 18 Jan 2012 125,977 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

corrosion on all brake discs.

Pass 30 Dec 2009 124,577 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 124,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 124,512 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 124,511 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 124,270 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 124,265 miles

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

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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A247 VYF is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 1,961cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 A247 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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A247 VYF is a 1984 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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