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YG55 EFB

2005 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,045 mi
Last recorded41,045 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2010
Typical for 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider47,730 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 EFB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2010 41,045 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 41,041 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 17 Aug 2009 37,885 miles

brake warning lamp comes on when brake pedal applied

judder to front brakes

Pass 4 Aug 2008 33,852 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 33,852 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YG55 EFB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 47,730 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 YG55 EFB, 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 21 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YG55 EFB registered?

YG55 EFB is a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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