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PYW 2R

1977 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,001 mi
Last recorded86,001 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider67,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYW 2R
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 86,001 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 85,263 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 84,932 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 84,810 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 84,810 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 84,612 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 83,637 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 82,850 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 82,513 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

car is heavily under sealed

Fail 22 May 2012 82,511 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

car is heavily under sealed

Pass 3 May 2011 81,767 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 81,541 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 81,104 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 80,707 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 79,263 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 79,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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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PYW 2R is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 67,260 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 PYW 2R, 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 49 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 PYW 2R registered?

PYW 2R is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 May 1977.

Is PYW 2R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYW 2R shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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