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F227 KGP

1989 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

74,847 mi
Last recorded74,847 miles
Recorded on8 May 2009
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider101,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF227 KGP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 May 2009 74,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oily

front number plate cracked

o/s mirror cracked but still providing rear view

osr and nsf brake binding slightly

plastic sill covers

Pass 8 May 2009 74,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oily

front number plate cracked

o/s mirror cracked but still providing rear view

osr and nsf brake binding slightly

plastic sill covers

Fail 31 Mar 2009 74,840 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oily

front number plate cracked

nsf brake binding, but not showing on rbt

nsf brake disc surface corrosion

nsr brake disc surface corrosion

osrbrake binding, but not showing on rbt

plastic sill covers fitted

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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F227 KGP is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F227 KGP, 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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What year was F227 KGP registered?

F227 KGP is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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