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K749 OUF

1993 Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,470 mi
Last recorded144,470 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider71,368 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK749 OUF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 144,470 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 5 Dec 2020 144,468 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

floors corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2019 144,562 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Inner sillcorroded

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Fail 29 Oct 2019 144,458 miles

Nearside Rear Floor insecure floor to chassis (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Offside Inner sillcorroded

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

Pass 13 Jan 2016 144,419 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 144,310 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 143,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 143,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 143,923 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 143,917 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Battery insecure

Fail 16 Jul 2010 143,917 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2009 145,637 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 143,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2007 143,580 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 23 Jun 2006 137,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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K749 OUF is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider in Yellow with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K749 OUF, 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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K749 OUF is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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