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PBZ 6229

1993 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,409 mi
Last recorded79,409 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider71,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPBZ 6229
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 79,409 miles

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Nov 2023 78,629 miles

general under vehicle corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2023 78,627 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 25 Oct 2022 77,383 miles

washer bottle insecure

Pass 18 Oct 2021 75,487 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 75,486 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 73,332 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 72,825 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 72,804 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks door pillar (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CO% at idle high

Nearside Front Nail in tyre sidewall ()

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

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

spare wheel carrier / boot floor poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2017 72,793 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

under vehicle in poor condition

Fail 25 Jul 2017 72,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

under vehicle in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2015 71,609 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight movement

Front number plate has slight damage

Steering box has slight misting of oil

Washer jets insecure

Pass 9 May 2014 71,392 miles

Both rear wheel bearings have slight movement

Steering box has slight misting of oil

washer jets insecure

Pass 1 May 2013 69,545 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2013 69,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 67,112 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 62,575 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2009 62,525 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front bump stops missing

Pass 31 Oct 2007 62,491 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 62,419 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 61,623 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 61,623 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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PBZ 6229 is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PBZ 6229, 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 PBZ 6229 registered?

PBZ 6229 is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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