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YMY 32H

1970 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

42,710 mi
Last recorded42,710 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider51,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYMY 32H
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1970
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 42,710 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 42,533 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 42,500 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member at anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported below brake pedal to brake cylinder (3.6.B.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid below brake pedal (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member at anti roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 42,353 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 42,175 miles

passenger front floor is corroded outside a prescribed area

steering box is leaking oil

Fail 11 May 2010 42,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

passenger front floor is corroded outside a prescribed area

steering box is leaking oil

Pass 14 Jul 2008 41,965 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 41,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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YMY 32H is a 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 51,306 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 YMY 32H, 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 56 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 YMY 32H registered?

YMY 32H is a 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 4 February 1970.

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