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H512 YAT

1990 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1945cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests12 (4 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

92,343 mi
Last recorded92,343 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider86,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH512 YAT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,945cc

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MOT History

4 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 92,343 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 92,343 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen BOTH (3.5 (a))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 92,316 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Outer park brake cable slightly damaged

Prop shaft damaged but serviceable Centre bearing (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres tread low but serviceable, slight cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Also detected at road wheels when jacked up (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 84,014 miles

Coil spring corroded All springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 84,013 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All Springs very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 83,999 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All Springs very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2007 82,079 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 82,025 miles

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2007 80,911 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Advise front brake pads 90% worn and brake discs very poor condition

Engine (2) Montings and one gearbox mounting collapsed

Front wheel bearings require adjustment

Offside front tyre worn to liumit on inner edge

Transmission shaft centre bearing and housing very worn.

Wipers intermittent fault--blowing fuses.

Fail 28 Mar 2007 79,581 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

O/S/R tyre cracked on side wall

Pass 13 Jan 2006 68,637 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 68,559 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking 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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H512 YAT is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,945cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,126 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 H512 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 36 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H512 YAT is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 9 November 1990.

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