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H234 KVN

1990 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

17,595 mi
Last recorded17,595 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2025
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider86,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH234 KVN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2025 17,595 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 17,539 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 17,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside steering idler has slight play

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 17,332 miles

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

Nearside steering idler slight play

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

Fail 31 May 2022 17,332 miles

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

Nearside steering idler slight play

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 17,246 miles

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

Nearside steering drop arm bushes slight freeplay

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

Fail 22 Apr 2021 17,218 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside steering drop arm bushes slight freeplay

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 17,117 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 16,982 miles

slight play nearside drop arm

Pass 26 Jun 2017 16,909 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 16,887 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2016 16,746 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 16,722 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play inner joint worn (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 16,605 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 16,519 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 16,396 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2009 16,349 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering lock stop deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 14,415 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 41,415 miles

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

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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H234 KVN is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,126 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 H234 KVN, 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 36 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H234 KVN is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 23 August 1990.

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