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RYP 295R

1974 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

15,115 mi
Last recorded15,115 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider19,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYP 295R
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 15,115 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 15,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 15,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 15,115 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 14,409 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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RYP 295R is a 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 19,913 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 RYP 295R, 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 52 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 RYP 295R registered?

RYP 295R is a 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1974.

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The MOT history for RYP 295R shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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