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YWS 892K

1972 Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,404 mi
Last recorded77,404 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider62,399 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWS 892K
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2019 77,404 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 76,092 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 75,795 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 74,811 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 74,542 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure above down pipe on exhaust system (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2015 73,032 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 70,792 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 70,792 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2013 70,629 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 76,496 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 70,109 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 69,673 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 68,153 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 67,383 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 66,266 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 61,394 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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YWS 892K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 YWS 892K, 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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What year was YWS 892K registered?

YWS 892K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 9 June 1972.

Is YWS 892K safe to buy?

The MOT history for YWS 892K shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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