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N653 PYM

1995 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

125,422 mi
Last recorded125,422 miles
Recorded on28 May 2009
Typical for 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider101,786 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN653 PYM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2009 125,422 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 May 2009 125,422 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 113,881 miles

Oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

travell on handbrake

Fail 4 Sep 2006 113,881 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

travell on handbrake

Pass 7 Apr 2006 110,620 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 110,620 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2006 110,188 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N653 PYM is a 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 101,786 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 N653 PYM, 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 31 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N653 PYM is a 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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