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F831 PYN

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

100,910 mi
Last recorded100,910 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF831 PYN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,594cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 100,910 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 100,910 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking FRONT CARB LEAK (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 100,516 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 100,497 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 99,904 miles

Nearside Front tyre perrished

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Offside Front tyre perrished

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Fail 7 Aug 2017 99,904 miles

Nearside Front tyre perrished

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre perrished

Offside Rear tyre perrished

Fail 14 Jun 2017 99,889 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion inner arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

No lights working

Pass 27 Jun 2016 99,348 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s sill front too rear, inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

front discs slight corrosion

n/s/r brake slight fluctuation

underside of car corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2016 99,348 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded panel near the anti roll bar, marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s sill front too rear, inner and outer (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

front discs slight corrosion

n/s/r brake slight fluctuation

underside of car corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2014 98,847 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 9,739 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 97,154 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

corrosion on floor and inner wheel arches

Fail 10 Apr 2012 97,118 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 95,197 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jun 2011 95,197 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 93,119 miles

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2009 88,116 miles

brake pipes corroded and covered in grease

n/s outter sill weak in places

o/s/r inner arch rusty and weak

Fail 30 May 2009 87,885 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

brake pipes corroded and covered in grease

n/s outter sill weak in places

o/s/r inner arch rusty and weak

Pass 14 Jun 2008 87,537 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 85,627 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 81,348 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 81,287 miles

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

brake pipes rusty in places and covered in grease

under body rusty in places

Fail 27 Feb 2006 81,208 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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F831 PYN is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 F831 PYN, 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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F831 PYN is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 19 December 1988.

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