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OYF 490R

1976 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,049 mi
Last recorded81,049 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider58,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOYF 490R
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1976
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 81,049 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 81,048 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

clutch hydraulic hose chaffing on steering rod

Pass 19 May 2015 80,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 19 May 2015 80,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 6 Sep 2012 80,690 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 80,689 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.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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OYF 490R is a 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 OYF 490R, 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 490R registered?

OYF 490R is a 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 10 August 1976.

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