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LYX 728P

1976 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,732 mi
Last recorded84,732 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider58,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYX 728P
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 84,732 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 84,178 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 83,124 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 82,429 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 82,428 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 81,888 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 81,888 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 81,141 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 81,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Clutch slave cylinder leaking. Corrosion to inner and outer rear wheel arches. Corrosion to rear lower inner valence (not attached)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Welding poor to front offside floors and sills. Various areas covered - suspect similar poor repairs beneath.

Pass 10 May 2011 76,807 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 76,807 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Outer Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2009 76,508 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 76,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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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LYX 728P is a 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 58,011 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 LYX 728P, 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 50 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LYX 728P is a 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 July 1976.

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