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E642 AKR

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

178,734 mi
Last recorded178,734 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE642 AKR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 178,734 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 178,527 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 178,259 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 178,022 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 177,499 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 176,922 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 176,098 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 175,608 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 174,057 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 174,053 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 173,147 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 173,147 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 168,802 miles

oil leak rear axle area

Pass 26 Mar 2013 163,661 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 163,661 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2012 160,292 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 158,235 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 157,455 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 157,454 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 156,315 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 156,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 151,841 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 150,163 miles

offside rear sill panel slightly 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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E642 AKR is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 E642 AKR, 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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E642 AKR is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 15 July 1988.

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