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E697 NKV

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

85,356 mi
Last recorded85,356 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE697 NKV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 85,356 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 85,134 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 84,761 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 84,626 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 84,526 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 84,287 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 84,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 83,873 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 83,161 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 82,448 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 82,448 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 82,055 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 81,581 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 81,209 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 80,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 80,229 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 79,467 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 78,799 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in nearside idler arm

Pass 23 Jun 2009 77,857 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 23 Jun 2009 77,857 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 26 Jun 2008 76,988 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 75,772 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 75,772 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 75,013 miles

Slight play at nearside front steering idler bush. †

Fail 19 Jun 2006 75,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Slight play at nearside front steering idler bush. †

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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E697 NKV is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 E697 NKV, 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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E697 NKV is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 24 June 1988.

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