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KVS 986Y

1982 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

30,338 mi
Last recorded30,338 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider55,754 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKVS 986Y
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2024 30,338 miles

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

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount broke (6.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure both battery leads insecure (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front brake flex pipe corroded at ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear brake flex pipe corroded at ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated rear brake hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 28,168 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both Sides Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides Lower Front (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Front & Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 28,168 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both Sides Front Anti Roll Bar Mountings/Inner Wheel Arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both Sides Front Jacking Points/Inner Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both Sides Rear Inner/Lower Wheel Arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside Rear Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both Headlamps Have No Kick Upwards On Pattern

Both Outer Sills Slightly Corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both Front & Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both Sides Lower Front (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Sides Front & Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides Rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 25,526 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer holed

both offside rear and nearside rear sills slightly corroded

headlamp aim has no kick upwards

light corrosion on body near front anti roll bar mountings

prop shaft center bearing carrier bush has slight play / worn

Pass 2 Sep 2019 21,641 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

headlamp aim has no kick upwards

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

light corrsion on body near front anti roll bar mountings

prop shaft centre bearing carrier bush worn

Fail 30 Aug 2019 21,641 miles

Braking system leaking servo hose split (1.1.3 (d))

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing lens (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

headlamp aim has no kick upwards

light corrsion on body near front anti roll bar mountings

prop shaft centre bearing carrier bush worn

Pass 3 Aug 2018 21,379 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 20,616 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 19,984 miles

general corrosion

Pass 1 May 2013 19,328 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 19,096 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 18,299 miles

o/s/rear sill corroded but not excessive

Pass 7 Jul 2009 18,269 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 17,971 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 17,613 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s sill slight corrosion

Pass 16 May 2006 16,657 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 16,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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KVS 986Y is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 55,754 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 KVS 986Y, 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 44 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KVS 986Y is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 January 1982.

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