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F685 SYN

1989 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,409 mi
Last recorded60,409 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider101,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF685 SYN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 60,409 miles

1 number plate light not working has 3 fitted

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

n/s and o/s/f cassis legs advanced corroion

Fail 23 Aug 2011 60,050 miles

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

slight roughness in steering box

Pass 23 Aug 2011 60,050 miles

slight roughness in steering box

Pass 19 Aug 2010 59,738 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 59,738 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

spare wheel pan has whole but not in prescribed area

Pass 20 Aug 2009 55,919 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 52,469 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 52,469 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 48,533 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

both rear tyres 2mm tread

Pass 30 Aug 2006 45,497 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 45,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 42,062 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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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F685 SYN is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,139 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 F685 SYN, 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 37 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 F685 SYN registered?

F685 SYN is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F685 SYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for F685 SYN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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