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YTA 652S

1978 Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,469 mi
Last recorded62,469 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider58,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 652S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 62,469 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 60,581 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 57,808 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 53,229 miles

Clutch slave cylinder leaking slightly.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Presence of corrosion in N/S/R wheel arch.

Steering box has slight play.

Steering idler has slight play.

Fail 26 Jun 2006 50,936 miles

Clutch slave cylinder leaking.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 50,936 miles

Clutch slave cylinder leaking.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YTA 652S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider in Yellow with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YTA 652S, 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 YTA 652S registered?

YTA 652S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1978.

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