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K817 TRH

1993 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,289 mi
Last recorded113,289 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider71,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK817 TRH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 113,289 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 113,181 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 112,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort, only just passed

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 112,764 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 112,669 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 112,100 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 111,985 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 111,732 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 111,729 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 111,725 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 111,458 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 111,458 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 111,338 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 111,273 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 111,029 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front inner wing\flitch panels starting to corrode

nearside front chassis rail starting to corrode

slight brake bind on nearside rear

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2014 110,804 miles

rear bumper has been removed exposing mounting brackets

Fail 26 Mar 2014 110,804 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear bumper has been removed exposing mounting brackets

Fail 25 Mar 2013 110,692 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side rear inner handbrake bellcrank lever has slght binding

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2013 110,692 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

off side rear inner handbrake bellcrank lever has slght binding

surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2011 110,468 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front brake disc has slight scoring

Pass 28 Jun 2010 110,302 miles

Oil leak

offside front inner trackrod end has slight interferrence with suspension mount.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 110,042 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise new brake calipers ,brake discs and pads required for next mot

Fail 16 Jun 2009 110,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 38,668 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 109,565 miles

Inner sills starting to corrode

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear brake slight bind

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake slight bind

Pass 14 Jun 2006 109,191 miles

slight brake bind from offside front brake

Pass 24 May 2005 108,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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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K817 TRH is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 K817 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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K817 TRH is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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