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YWY 884S

1978 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,814 mi
Last recorded63,814 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider58,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYWY 884S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 63,814 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 62,817 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 62,783 miles

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

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 62,643 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 62,576 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 62,576 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 62,530 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 62,530 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 60,799 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 60,798 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 60,393 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 59,410 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 59,410 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 56,064 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 55,887 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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YWY 884S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YWY 884S, 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 YWY 884S registered?

YWY 884S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 7 April 1978.

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The MOT history for YWY 884S shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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