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K721 TRH

1993 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

60,892 mi
Last recorded60,892 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider71,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK721 TRH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 60,892 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 60,159 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 60,158 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp BOTH REAR LAMPS (4.2.3 (c))

Wheel bearing has excessive play O/S/F (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 59,267 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 24 May 2018 59,235 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Inner sill area has some corrosion but not considered excessive

Nearside Rear perished

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Inner sill area has some corrosion but not considered excessive

Offside Rear perished

Rear exhaust box rubbing on fuel tank!

Pass 22 May 2017 57,121 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT FRONT FLOOR CORNERS CORRODED ... REPAIR ADVISED ASAP

O/S/F SLIGHT WHEEL BEARING END FLOAT

Fail 6 Apr 2017 57,120 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Body has slight corrosion both front jacking points holed but not structural (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 53,550 miles

Body has slight corrosion Offside front jacking point corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Underside along sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Diff seal leaking possibly contaminating brakes

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively possibly contaminated by diff oil (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 53,549 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion Offside front jacking point corroded and holed (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion Underside along sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Diff seal leaking possibly contaminating brakes

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively possibly contaminated by diff oil (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 51,105 miles

corrosion to n/s and o/s front floor pans

corrosion too/s front jacking point

Fail 10 Apr 2015 51,105 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to n/s and o/s front floor pan areas

o/s front jacking point is corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 50,452 miles

slight corrosion to n/s rear sill and n/s front jacking point

weep of oil from n/s axleshaft seal

Pass 12 Apr 2013 49,103 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 49,099 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 48,920 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2012 48,920 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 48,311 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 48,309 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 47,354 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 47,354 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 45,580 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 45,580 miles

Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

leak from n/s/r backplate in brake area

Pass 18 Jul 2008 43,510 miles

Near side rear half shaft oil seal weaping.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 41,681 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 41,680 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 40,386 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Steering idler has slight play.Nearside rear handbrake low performance

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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K721 TRH is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 K721 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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K721 TRH is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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