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K40 ARO

1997 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,164 mi
Last recorded43,164 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider83,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 ARO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 43,164 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 May 2016 43,164 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 67,839 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 61,522 miles

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

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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K40 ARO is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K40 ARO, 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 K40 ARO registered?

K40 ARO is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is K40 ARO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K40 ARO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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