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SYY 8S

1977 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,997 mi
Last recorded83,997 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider67,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYY 8S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 83,997 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 83,767 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 83,622 miles

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 83,483 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 83,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 82,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 82,167 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 81,141 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 80,337 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 73,582 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

many areas repaired lower bulkhead marginal corrosion starter switch faulty

Fail 12 Jul 2005 73,582 miles

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

many areas repaired lower bulkhead marginal corrosion starter switch faulty

Fail 7 Jul 2005 73,440 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

many areas repaired lower bulkhead marginal corrosion starter switch faulty

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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SYY 8S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 SYY 8S, 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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SYY 8S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 20 October 1977.

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