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K25 PDR

1997 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,514 mi
Last recorded86,514 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider83,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK25 PDR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 86,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 85,623 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 83,262 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 80,927 miles

all brake pads obscured by road wheels

Pass 28 Feb 2022 77,961 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 77,961 miles

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

All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 77,960 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 77,855 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly (castellated on inner edge).

Fail 25 Jul 2019 77,894 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing unevenly (castellated on inner edge).

Pass 25 Jul 2018 77,519 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 76,789 miles

Brake effort only just made the requirements

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 76,337 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 75,692 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 74,498 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 73,131 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 71,784 miles

Bonnet does not stay in up position

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 70,179 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 67,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres slight uneven tread wear

tracking?

Pass 19 Jun 2009 65,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

cut in o/s/f tyre

o/s brake warning wire broken

Pass 8 Jul 2008 63,576 miles

damage to o/s/f tyre outer wall

front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s headlight aim adjusted down

Pass 4 Jul 2007 60,543 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 57,766 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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K25 PDR is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 83,533 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 K25 PDR, 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 29 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K25 PDR registered?

K25 PDR is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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