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E179 GMY

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,581 mi
Last recorded113,581 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE179 GMY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 113,581 miles

discs all round slightly rusty

Fail 26 May 2011 113,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Battery insecure

discs all round slightly rusty

nsf & both rear tyres tight to turn when off the ground

Pass 2 Apr 2007 113,448 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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E179 GMY is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 91,125 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 E179 GMY, 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 38 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 E179 GMY registered?

E179 GMY is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E179 GMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E179 GMY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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