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KRH 842Y

1983 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,882 mi
Last recorded64,882 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider71,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKRH 842Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 64,882 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 64,246 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 64,246 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 63,376 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 62,367 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 60,931 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 60,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion compensator to rear hose brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material light corrosion on front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with side lamps (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front seat back slightly loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe at rear axle light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front light corrosion on inner sill by jacking point

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe at rear axle light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with side lamps (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 60,659 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 60,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 29 May 2012 60,663 miles

all brake pipes corroded

slight play in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings but not excessive

Fail 24 May 2012 60,659 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 60,659 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Both Rear Suspension retainer straps showing slight fraying

Fail 28 Aug 2009 60,659 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.3.A.2)

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

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

hazard light flash slow when headlights on

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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KRH 842Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,231 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 KRH 842Y, 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 43 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KRH 842Y is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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