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LR09 YSY

2009 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Diesel 2387cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,182 mi
Last recorded108,182 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider46,068 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR09 YSY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,387cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 108,182 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under side of vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 10 Sep 2021 107,289 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 107,289 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket broken.

Pass 4 Sep 2020 103,176 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 98,824 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2019 98,819 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 94,516 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 82,272 miles

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 81,844 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 59,921 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 56,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 46,208 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 38,327 miles

smoke meter reading not detected

Pass 30 May 2012 35,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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LR09 YSY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,387cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 46,068 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 LR09 YSY, 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 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LR09 YSY is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 6 June 2009.

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