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D415 YCH

1987 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,374 mi
Last recorded106,374 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2010
Typical for 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider102,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD415 YCH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2010 106,374 miles

Slight crossen to under body.

Pass 23 Jun 2008 106,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

battery insecure

front brake discs pitted slightly

o/s/f steering idler bushes slightly worn

rear wheel bearings have slight play more than normal

Fail 10 Jun 2008 106,374 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

battery insecure

front brake discs pitted slightly

o/s/f steering idler bushes slightly worn

rear wheel bearings have slight play more than normal

Pass 18 May 2007 104,991 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 104,979 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 104,973 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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D415 YCH is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 102,274 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 D415 YCH, 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 39 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 D415 YCH registered?

D415 YCH is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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