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B536 YAT

1985 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

157,831 mi
Last recorded157,831 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider103,503 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB536 YAT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 157,831 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 157,830 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel pipe leaking carb area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear wheel bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2021 157,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2021 157,013 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/floorpan/jacking point area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis/floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear bush area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 155,894 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 155,343 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play below idler (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 155,343 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play below idler (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 154,920 miles

Rear Lower valance panel corrored

corrosion offside front jacking point/inner wing

Fail 2 Feb 2017 154,919 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower valance panel corrored

corrosion offside front jacking point/inner wing

Pass 20 Feb 2016 153,741 miles

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

noted corrosion near front jacking points

Pass 23 Jul 2014 151,153 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 44,581 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 41,699 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 41,698 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 14,057 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 139,053 miles

Oil leak

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 137,697 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 137,697 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 136,124 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 134,887 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 134,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 133,745 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 133,745 miles

Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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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B536 YAT is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 103,503 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 B536 YAT, 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 41 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 B536 YAT registered?

B536 YAT is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 18 April 1985.

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