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F164 KGC

1989 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1556cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

52,857 mi
Last recorded52,857 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider101,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF164 KGC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,556cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 52,857 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2013 52,857 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2012 51,132 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2012 51,132 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 49,131 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/f sill has slight corrosion

o/s/r wheel slighlty stiff to turn by hand

Pass 23 Apr 2009 48,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 47,448 miles

Off side front brake binding very slightly

Off side front headlamp reflector deteriorating

Pass 27 Apr 2007 46,861 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 46,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

high hydro carbons

Pass 10 Oct 2005 46,292 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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F164 KGC is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,556cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 F164 KGC, 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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F164 KGC is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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