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YRJ 59T

1978 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

18,684 mi
Last recorded18,684 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider58,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYRJ 59T
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 18,684 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 95,504 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 94,731 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 9 May 2014 94,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2014 94,207 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 94,057 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 94,057 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 93,944 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 93,944 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 16,828 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 16,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 16,828 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 16,828 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 16,828 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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YRJ 59T is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YRJ 59T, 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.

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What year was YRJ 59T registered?

YRJ 59T is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 3 August 1978.

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The MOT history for YRJ 59T shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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