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RYY 287K

1972 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,755 mi
Last recorded78,755 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider62,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYY 287K
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 78,755 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective second bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 78,755 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective second bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 78,350 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 76,753 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 75,575 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 73,676 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 73,676 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 72,233 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 71,964 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Ouer nearside and offside sills slight corrosion.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers floor pan corroded inside vehicle around seat, but sound underneath

rear offside wing and valance corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2012 71,963 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Ouer nearside and offside sills slight corrosion.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers floor pan corroded inside vehicle around seat, but sound underneath

rear offside wing and valance corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 70,953 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 70,953 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 69,413 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 69,391 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 69,056 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 69,056 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 68,470 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 67,827 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

windscreen damaged

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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RYY 287K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RYY 287K, 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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RYY 287K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 June 1972.

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