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K857 SLB

1993 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,509 mi
Last recorded74,509 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider71,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK857 SLB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 74,509 miles

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 74,492 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 74,348 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 74,348 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 74,238 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 74,238 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2016 73,518 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 72,958 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2014 71,370 miles

both front tyres tread depth getting down

front brake pads getting down

Fail 1 Apr 2014 71,368 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

both front tyres tread depth getting down

front brake pads getting down

Pass 9 Apr 2013 68,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 67,648 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 66,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 64,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 63,121 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2008 61,678 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 61,676 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2007 59,889 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 59,889 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 31,228 miles

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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K857 SLB is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K857 SLB, 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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K857 SLB is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 April 1993.

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