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D864 YCH

1994 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

163,431 mi
Last recorded163,431 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 1994 Alfa Romeo Spider63,097 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD864 YCH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 163,431 miles

Nearside Front Floor pan corroded close to limits

Offside Rear Floor pan corroded.

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 162,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material sight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel brake pipe from load valve to rear flexible hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 162,815 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Silencer excessive blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation going wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material sight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel brake pipe from load valve to rear flexible hose slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2015 162,559 miles

Minor leak from exhaust

Fail 21 May 2015 162,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Minor leak from exhaust

Pass 16 May 2014 161,864 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 14 May 2014 161,864 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 159,550 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 159,547 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 159,445 miles

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

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Mar 2012 159,424 miles

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

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

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 158,598 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 158,428 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 158,428 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2006 158,413 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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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D864 YCH is a 1994 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1994 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,097 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 D864 YCH, 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 32 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D864 YCH is a 1994 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 December 1994.

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