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K286 PGN

1993 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,683 mi
Last recorded88,683 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider71,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK286 PGN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2013 88,683 miles

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

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

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front floors have corrosion

nearside front inner and outer sill corrosion

offside front inner and outer sill corrosion

Pass 13 May 2009 88,565 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 86,377 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 77,064 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 76,907 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 73,984 miles

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

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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K286 PGN is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 71,368 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 K286 PGN, 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 33 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K286 PGN is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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