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PYY 7K

1971 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 1750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

2,415 mi
Last recorded2,415 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider54,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYY 7K
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,750cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 2,415 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear rubber heavily cracked and starting to split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 2,315 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 2,118 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 2,054 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 101,817 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 1,215 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 874 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 870 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2012 631 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 501 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 140 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 99,748 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 99,748 miles

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

n/s/f sill has slight corrsion

o/s/f sill has slight corrsion

Pass 12 May 2008 99,386 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 97,520 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 96,852 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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PYY 7K is a 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 1,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 54,502 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 PYY 7K, 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 55 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 PYY 7K registered?

PYY 7K is a 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 August 1971.

Is PYY 7K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PYY 7K shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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