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KAM 92F

1979 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,562 mi
Last recorded64,562 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider58,099 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAM 92F
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 64,562 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 63,737 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 62,583 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 61,578 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,094 miles

slight wear on steering box

Fail 21 Apr 2011 60,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight wear on steering box

Pass 20 May 2010 58,264 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 58,256 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 8 Aug 2007 57,501 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 56,347 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 54,621 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 54,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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KAM 92F is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 58,099 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 KAM 92F, 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 47 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 KAM 92F registered?

KAM 92F is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 14 February 1979.

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The MOT history for KAM 92F shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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