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K392 PGN

1993 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

33,468 mi
Last recorded33,468 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider71,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK392 PGN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 33,468 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 33,466 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 32,375 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 32,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 27,539 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 25,095 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 25,095 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in o/s steering arm and all b joints gaiters worn

Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,810 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 20,549 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 20,549 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 18,074 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 18,074 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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K392 PGN is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K392 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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K392 PGN is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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