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B589 AKL

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,583 mi
Last recorded62,583 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB589 AKL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 62,583 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner door sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

proshaft centre bearing / mounting worn

Fail 17 May 2016 62,583 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner door sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

proshaft centre bearing / mounting worn

Pass 8 Apr 2015 62,583 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 6 Mar 2015 62,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Clutch slave cylinder leaking

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside washer jet choked

Oil leak

Oil leak at rear differential

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

Rear spoiler insecure

Wiper operation slow

Pass 12 Jun 2013 62,585 miles

both outer sills outer skins corroded

exhaust deteriorated and patched

Fail 10 Jun 2013 62,583 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

both outer sills outer skins corroded

exhaust deteriorated and patched

Pass 1 May 2012 62,583 miles

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

O/s & N/s sills are corroded

Oil leak

front arches corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2012 62,583 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

O/s & N/s sills are corroded

Oil leak

front arches corroded

Pass 14 May 2010 62,583 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 62,583 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 62,583 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 62,583 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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B589 AKL is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 91,125 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 B589 AKL, 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 38 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 B589 AKL registered?

B589 AKL is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 2 September 1988.

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