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YLR 855G

1969 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,152 mi
Last recorded89,152 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider57,845 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLR 855G
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1969
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,779cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 89,152 miles

NS&OS sill section corroded outside pre-scribed area.

Fail 2 Jul 2018 89,142 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near steering relay/idler. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

NS&OS sill section corroded outside pre-scribed area.

Pass 14 Jul 2017 89,095 miles

Fan belt rubbing on hose clip.

NS&OS outer front sill sections corroded. Not pre-scribed areas.

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 14 Jul 2017 89,095 miles

Fan belt rubbing on hose clip.

NS&OS outer front sill sections corroded. Not pre-scribed areas.

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 88,982 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

NS&OS sill section corroded. Not pre-scribed area.

Fail 19 Jul 2016 88,967 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured steering box (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

NS&OS sill section corroded. Not pre-scribed area.

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 83,780 miles

NS&OS front sill sections corroded.Not pre-scribed areas.

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 88,623 miles

Clutch release bearing noisy.

NS sill lower edge corroding.

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Rear bump stops deteriorated.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 88,551 miles

Clutch release bearing noisey.

NS&OS rear bump stops deteriorated.

NSF sill corroded.

Windscreen damaged outside swept area os.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 88,381 miles

Clutch release bearing noisey.

NS&OS rear rubber bump stops missing.

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 88,103 miles

NS&OS rear bump stop rubbers deteriorated.

NS&OS rear lower wing panels repaired with filler.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering wheel slightly deteriorated.

Fail 12 Jul 2011 88,098 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

NS&OS rear bump stop rubbers deteriorated.

NS&OS rear lower wing panels repaired with filler.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering wheel slightly deteriorated.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 87,984 miles

Front registration plate under regulation size.

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 87,927 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate undersize.

NS lower sill/wing panelling appearance improved with thin coating of filler.

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 86,910 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 86,897 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 85,557 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 85,541 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006

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

Fail 16 Aug 2006 84,454 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YLR 855G is a 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 57,845 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 YLR 855G, 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 57 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YLR 855G is a 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 9 April 1969.

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