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RYT 57R

1977 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

2,510 mi
Last recorded2,510 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider67,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYT 57R
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1977
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 2,510 miles

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

nearside steering idler has slight play

Pass 16 Apr 2018 2,151 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 2,151 miles

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2017 1,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 1,500 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 1,185 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

slight crack in wooden steering wheel

Pass 28 Mar 2014 654 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 654 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 365 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 355 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 79 miles

main beam tell tail not working

Fail 22 Mar 2012 79 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

main beam tell tail not working

Pass 21 Mar 2011 99,671 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 99,271 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 98,920 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 98,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 98,635 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front and rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2008 98,635 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front and rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2007 98,270 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

both front and both rear tyres showing slight cracks [perishing]

nearside inner trackrod end has slight play in ball joint

Pass 23 Mar 2006 97,547 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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RYT 57R is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RYT 57R, 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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RYT 57R is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 June 1977.

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