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PYY 18K

1972 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2022
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,324 mi
Last recorded3,324 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2021
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider62,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPYY 18K
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2021 3,324 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2013 3,104 miles

Fuel hose at carburettor in dangerous condition

Offside mirror unusable

Protective gaiter at master cylinder broken

Fail 22 May 2013 3,101 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel hose at carburettor in dangerous condition

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Offside mirror unusable

Protective gaiter at master cylinder broken

Vin number absent

Pass 22 May 2009 2,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 2,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 2,341 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 1,849 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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PYY 18K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 62,399 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 PYY 18K, 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 54 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 PYY 18K registered?

PYY 18K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 4 February 1972.

Is PYY 18K safe to buy?

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