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SYO 164S

1977 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,135 mi
Last recorded57,135 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider67,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYO 164S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 57,135 miles

door mirror glass's missing

headlamps becoming poor

Pass 13 Nov 2013 57,136 miles

both door mirror glass's missing

headlamps becoming dim !!

Fail 11 Nov 2013 57,135 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both door mirror glass's missing

headlamps becoming dim !!

Pass 5 Nov 2012 57,135 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 57,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 57,135 miles

slight long travel in foot brake

flashers becoming fast !!

slight play to offside steering idler !!

Pass 5 Aug 2010 57,135 miles

wipers becoming poor and foot brake pedal travel becominmg long !!

Pass 7 Jul 2009 57,138 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 57,138 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SYO 164S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SYO 164S, 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 SYO 164S registered?

SYO 164S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 August 1977.

Is SYO 164S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYO 164S shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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