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B5 RWK

1991 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,349 mi
Last recorded158,349 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider86,508 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 RWK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 158,349 miles

n/s/f brakes show signs of overheating

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/f wheel becoming tight to turn

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

temporary locking fuel cap fitted

underside of vehicle becoming corroded

very slight play in both rear wheel bearings

wipers becoming slow

Pass 17 Jul 2023 156,166 miles

slight play noted o/s steering system

Pass 14 Jul 2022 155,652 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in o/side Pitman arm. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 154,478 miles

slight judder noticed from front brakes

slight play found in rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Jul 2020 153,164 miles

n/s/f suspension sits low,unable to see full condition of coil springs

slight front brake judder noted,unable to see full condition of brake pads

slight play both rear wheelbearings

Pass 1 Jul 2019 152,308 miles

engine oil leak

slight brake judder noticed

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 29 Jun 2019 152,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

slight brake judder noticed

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 3 Jul 2018 149,839 miles

judder noted on front brakes

n/s/f suspension sits low,unable to see full condition on coil springs

slight play in both rear wheelbearings

various oil leaks noted

Pass 3 Jul 2017 147,470 miles

FRONT BRAKE JUDDER NOTICED

FRONT EXHAUST STABILISER BRACKET BROKEN

N/S/F BRAKE DISC SHOWING SIGNS OF OVERHEATING

PLAY NOTICED ON BOTH REAR WHEELBEARINGS

Fail 30 Jun 2017 147,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

FRONT BRAKE JUDDER NOTICED

FRONT EXHAUST STABILISER BRACKET BROKEN

N/S/F BRAKE DISC SHOWING SIGNS OF OVERHEATING

PLAY NOTICED ON BOTH REAR WHEELBEARINGS

Pass 28 Jun 2016 144,431 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 143,555 miles

areas of outer sill/floor showing corrossion

front coil springs rusty

slight play both rear wheelbearings

Pass 26 Jun 2014 141,879 miles

areas of floor/chassis showing surface corrossion

Pass 27 Jun 2013 140,911 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre is worn on the legal limit

Fail 26 Jun 2013 140,911 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre is worn on the legal limit

Pass 3 Jul 2012 140,123 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 1 Jul 2011 134,742 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 132,084 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 128,870 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 122,641 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 122,641 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 120,940 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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B5 RWK is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,508 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 B5 RWK, 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 35 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 B5 RWK registered?

B5 RWK is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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