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876 UYT

1962 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,132 mi
Last recorded87,132 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

Registration876 UYT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 87,132 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 85,217 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 84,260 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Washers operate when wipers switched on

Fail 17 Feb 2023 84,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Washers operate when wipers switched on

Pass 12 Feb 2022 84,054 miles

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hub has slight oil leak

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 84,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hub has slight oil leak

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 83,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlight slightly dim

Offside Rear Half shaft seal weeping oil at hub

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 83,765 miles

Offside Rear Hub slight oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2019 83,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Cross member by anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 83,363 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 82,442 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 81,060 miles

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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876 UYT is a 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 876 UYT, 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 64 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 876 UYT registered?

876 UYT is a 1962 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1962.

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