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E166 XKH

1989 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,363 mi
Last recorded55,363 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider101,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE166 XKH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 55,363 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

metal brake pipes are greased/painted not allowing a full inspection

prescribed areas corroded vehicle wax oiled

Pass 20 Jul 2018 55,314 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

metal brake pipes are greased/painted not allowing a full inspection

oil leak

prescribed areas corroded vehicle wax oiled

Pass 21 Jul 2017 55,201 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 55,111 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

metal brake pipes are greased/painted not allowing a full inspection

prescribed areas corroded vehicle wax oiled

Pass 13 Aug 2015 54,964 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake servo pipe slightly damaged and metal brake pipes are greased/painted not allowing a full inspection

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s/f metal brake pipe corroded

prescribed areas have corrosion but vehicle is heavily wax oiled not allowing a full inspection of prescribed areas

Pass 20 Aug 2014 54,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake servo pipe slightly damaged and metal brake pipes are greased/painted not allowing a full inspection

n/s/f steering drop arm has play and front steering ball joints have slight play

prescribed areas have corrosion but vehicle is heavily wax oiled not allowing a full inspection of prescribed areas

Fail 27 May 2014 54,762 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

brake servo pipe slightly damaged and metal brake pipes greased/painted not allowing a full inspection

centre trackrod end ball joint boot slightly damaged

n/s/f steering drop arm has slight play

prescribed areas have corrosion but vehicle is heavily wax oiled not allowing a full inspection of prescribed areas

Pass 1 Jun 2013 54,419 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

free play in nearside steering idler assembly

Pass 26 May 2012 54,036 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 53,566 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 52,883 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 52,547 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

boot floor and back panel heavily corroded [by fuel tank mounting point]

Fail 6 Jun 2009 52,547 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

boot floor and back panel heavily corroded [by fuel tank mounting point]

Pass 22 May 2008 51,802 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 May 2008 51,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 51,095 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 51,095 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

slight play in both front steering idlers

Pass 6 Jun 2006 51,011 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front floor corroded

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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E166 XKH is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,139 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 E166 XKH, 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 37 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E166 XKH is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 25 September 1989.

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