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RYL 260R

1977 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,040 mi
Last recorded46,040 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2010
Typical for 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider67,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYL 260R
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2010 46,040 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 46,039 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 45,976 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 45,976 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 45,849 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RYL 260R is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 RYL 260R, 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 RYL 260R registered?

RYL 260R is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 7 July 1977.

Is RYL 260R safe to buy?

The MOT history for RYL 260R shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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