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K716 PAE

1992 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,311 mi
Last recorded98,311 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider89,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK716 PAE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 98,311 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 98,223 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 97,820 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play in both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 95,120 miles

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

Offside Rear handbrake pinion is slightly worn

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both rear (2.6.2)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 92,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 1 May 2015 91,310 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 91,075 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 91,075 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2013 90,350 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 90,350 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 87,389 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 87,221 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 81,869 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2010 81,860 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 81,487 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 81,451 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 79,815 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 78,920 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 76,197 miles

o/s & n/s rear tyres starting to crack and break up

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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K716 PAE is a 1992 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 73.7%.

Across all 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 89,395 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 K716 PAE, 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 34 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K716 PAE registered?

K716 PAE is a 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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