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OYF 453R

1976 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,364 mi
Last recorded56,364 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider58,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYF 453R
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1976
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 56,364 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

gear oil leak.

Pass 5 Aug 2014 56,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal slightly spongy

slight oil leak from steering box

Pass 25 Jun 2013 56,300 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 55,937 miles

Brake pedal feels slightly spongy.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 55,694 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 55,691 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 55,384 miles

Co content on upper limits

both headlamp beam patterns are dim.

brake servo hose fraying.

Fail 16 Jul 2009 55,379 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Co content on upper limits

both headlamp beam patterns are dim.

brake servo hose fraying.

Pass 16 Jul 2008 54,703 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 54,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 54,033 miles

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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OYF 453R is a 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OYF 453R, 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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What year was OYF 453R registered?

OYF 453R is a 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 6 August 1976.

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