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FYT 131V

1992 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

2,350 mi
Last recorded2,350 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider89,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYT 131V
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 2,350 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 1,019 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 99,432 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 99,421 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 95,980 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 95,980 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 98,084 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 96,835 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 95,826 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 95,349 miles

some signs of corrosion and pin/holes are apparent at off/side and near/side front floor/pans and sill/panel areas

Pass 7 Apr 2011 94,537 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle presenter be aware general under/body has been welded and treated with underseal on assessment appears to be okay

Fail 7 Apr 2011 94,536 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

vehicle presenter be aware general under/body has been welded and treated with underseal on assessment appears to be okay

Pass 15 May 2007 90,934 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 90,934 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 82,340 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 82,340 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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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FYT 131V is a 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 FYT 131V, 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 FYT 131V registered?

FYT 131V is a 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 26 May 1992.

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