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A5 PYO

1992 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

98,212 mi
Last recorded98,212 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider89,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 PYO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 98,212 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 96,787 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 96,762 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 95,114 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 92,165 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 92,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 92,108 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 92,108 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 92,078 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 91,602 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 52,847 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 91,383 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

engine has a misfire

vehicle overheated at end of test

Pass 15 Jul 2016 91,189 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 90,290 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 89,303 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 89,299 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 88,734 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 88,090 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 87,611 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 86,883 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 85,679 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 84,594 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 83,498 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 82,375 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 81,156 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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A5 PYO is a 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 89,395 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 A5 PYO, 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 34 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 A5 PYO registered?

A5 PYO is a 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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