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K14 CDB

1999 Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,985 mi
Last recorded86,985 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider74,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK14 CDB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 86,985 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 86,985 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 82,871 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 82,871 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking hose to metal pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 75,653 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 75,639 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 69,976 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 61,568 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 61,568 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

surface corrosion to all rear brake pipes by comp

Pass 25 Jul 2009 46,151 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre wearin g on inside edge

rear brake and suspension components slight surface corrosion

Fail 25 Jul 2009 46,143 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s/r tyre wearin g on inside edge

rear brake and suspension components slight surface corrosion

Pass 7 Dec 2007 46,008 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 45,999 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 39,889 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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K14 CDB is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 74,217 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 K14 CDB, 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 27 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K14 CDB is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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