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RYR 865Y

1983 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 4cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

9,885 mi
Last recorded9,885 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider71,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYR 865Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2022 9,885 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 9,866 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 9,657 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 9,489 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 9,422 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 9,221 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 9,093 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 6,688 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 4,793 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 4,276 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 4,276 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 4,276 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 3,740 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 3,491 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 2,342 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 2,323 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 2,095 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 2,067 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 1,723 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 1,440 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 834 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 824 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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RYR 865Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 4cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,231 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 RYR 865Y, 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 43 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 RYR 865Y registered?

RYR 865Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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The MOT history for RYR 865Y shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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