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FYL 436V

1980 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,510 mi
Last recorded94,510 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider90,755 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYL 436V
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 94,510 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 94,337 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 94,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 93,510 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 93,510 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 92,988 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 92,891 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 92,891 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 92,088 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 92,088 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear wheel bearings have play in them

play in steering rack/link arms

Pass 9 Feb 2007 91,190 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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FYL 436V is a 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 90,755 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 FYL 436V, 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 46 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 FYL 436V registered?

FYL 436V is a 1980 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 2 June 1980.

Is FYL 436V safe to buy?

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