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H566 YHV

1990 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,559 mi
Last recorded86,559 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider86,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH566 YHV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 86,559 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 86,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Inner track rod end secure but thread not through the nyloc

Offside Front Inner trackrod end secure but thread not through nyloc

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2014 83,651 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 80,192 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 77,509 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both rear springs have slight corrosion

Pass 17 Sep 2008 77,382 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all track rod ends and suspension ball joints worn

corrosion forming inder sills and floor

wipers dont park

Fail 17 Sep 2008 77,382 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all track rod ends and suspension ball joints worn

corrosion forming inder sills and floor

wipers dont park

Pass 27 Mar 2007 75,025 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 75,013 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H566 YHV is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H566 YHV, 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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H566 YHV is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 21 December 1990.

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