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SYO 516S

1978 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,872 mi
Last recorded87,872 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider58,023 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSYO 516S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 87,872 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 87,709 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 87,536 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 87,330 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 86,819 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 86,223 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 86,223 miles

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 85,668 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 85,582 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 85,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 85,378 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 85,378 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2007 85,191 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 84,698 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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SYO 516S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 58,023 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 SYO 516S, 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 48 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SYO 516S registered?

SYO 516S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 6 June 1978.

Is SYO 516S safe to buy?

The MOT history for SYO 516S shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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