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VRP 692S

1977 Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,132 mi
Last recorded28,132 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider67,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRP 692S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 28,132 miles

surface corrosion an brake pipes underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2010 27,952 miles

n/s and o/s front brake pipes corroded

n/s and o/s front flexible brake hoses corroded

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2009 27,559 miles

front brake discs corroded

surface corrosion on all brake pipes underside of vehicle

Pass 5 Nov 2007 27,316 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 27,202 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front discs pitted

Pass 28 Sep 2006 26,768 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 26,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2005 26,451 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 26,451 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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VRP 692S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider in Yellow with a 2,000cc 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 VRP 692S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VRP 692S?

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What year was VRP 692S registered?

VRP 692S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 12 September 1977.

Is VRP 692S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRP 692S 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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