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HYK 30K

1971 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

2,019 mi
Last recorded2,019 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider54,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYK 30K
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,779cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 2,019 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 2,019 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 1,982 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 1,926 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 1,919 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 1,878 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 1,838 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 1,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 1,752 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 1,751 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 1,638 miles

n/s/f has rust hole in outer skin (appears to have been plated inside at some point)

o/s/f floor rusted but not holed at time of test

wipers are slow to start and wipe but do clear screen

Fail 30 Jul 2013 1,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f has rust hole in outer skin (appears to have been plated inside at some point)

o/s/f floor rusted but not holed at time of test

wipers are slow to start and wipe but do clear screen

Pass 1 Aug 2012 1,545 miles

Battery Loose

Pass 26 Jul 2011 101,430 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 101,430 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 1,395 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wipers operating quite slowly

Pass 21 Jul 2006 1,367 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 1,367 miles

Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.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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HYK 30K is a 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 54,502 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 HYK 30K, 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 55 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HYK 30K is a 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 December 1971.

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