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K590 TRH

1993 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

80,804 mi
Last recorded80,804 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider71,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK590 TRH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 80,804 miles

Drivers and passenger front seatbacks slight freeplay

Front and rear registration plate deteriorated

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front floor,inner sill and crossmember.offside rear valance and inner wheel arch all corroded

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 80,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Drivers and passenger front seat back slight freeplay but still lock in an upright position

Front and rear registration plates deteriorated

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear wheel slight differential oil leak

Offside front floor,inner sill and crossmember,offside rear valance and offside rear inner wheel arch all corroded

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 79,705 miles

Battery insecure. (rectified)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside steering idler slight freeplay

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box drop arm slight freeplay. (rectified)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 79,705 miles

Battery insecure. (rectified)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside steering idler slight freeplay

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box drop arm slight freeplay. (rectified)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 77,712 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated

Offside front brake slight binding

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 76,911 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box and steering idler slight freeplay

Pass 8 Apr 2008 75,463 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 75,424 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 72,224 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 72,223 miles

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 72,013 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 72,013 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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K590 TRH is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K590 TRH, 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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What year was K590 TRH registered?

K590 TRH is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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