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K83 PAP

1993 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,522 mi
Last recorded49,522 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider71,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK83 PAP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 49,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 48,520 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front both front seat have movement in the upright back support but is locked in

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 48,428 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front both front seat have movement in the upright back support but is locked in

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 47,353 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 47,353 miles

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 46,654 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 45,397 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 43,611 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 41,759 miles

slight play in steering idler

Pass 14 Aug 2018 40,258 miles

slight play/lift in steering idler

Pass 25 Aug 2017 37,777 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 37,777 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 36,085 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play STEERING IDLER (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 34,676 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 33,651 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 30,380 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 30,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 28,239 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 26,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 26,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,771 miles

as previous advisory notice

Fail 27 Aug 2009 23,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

n/s steering idler/drop arm has slight play/wear

Pass 8 Aug 2008 21,673 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight movement on near side front hub

Fail 8 Aug 2008 21,673 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight movement on near side front hub

Pass 18 Jun 2007 19,775 miles

advisory on perivous test no171545667176

Fail 14 Jun 2007 19,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all brake discs piteted

nsf wheel bearing slight play

nsr,osf tyres perished and cracked

rear indicators starting to fade

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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K83 PAP 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 69.2%.

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 K83 PAP, 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 K83 PAP registered?

K83 PAP is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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