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N189 KLA

1996 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,288 mi
Last recorded119,288 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider82,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN189 KLA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 119,288 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 119,284 miles

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

advise corrosion to offside rear under sill

Fail 30 Apr 2021 119,284 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

advise corrosion to offside rear under sill

Pass 24 May 2019 118,915 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 118,914 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise front exhaust protector plate nut loose

Pass 22 Sep 2010 118,791 miles

advise near side front tyre 2mm

Pass 19 Aug 2009 118,035 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 118,031 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 117,267 miles

corrosion & Wear on rear brake discs

number plate type illegal

o/s/f indicator fading

Pass 21 Oct 2006 116,606 miles

all 4 wheels scuffed and damaged

engine noisy

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner edges

offside front tyre worn on edges, small cut to ply and low 3mm 215/35zr18w

rear brake discs starting to corrode and pitt

slight play in nearside rear top wishbone ball joint

slight vehicle corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2006 116,606 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 wheels scuffed and damaged

engine noisy

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs starting to corrode on inner edges

offside front tyre worn on edges, small cut to ply and low 3mm 215/35zr18w

rear brake discs starting to corrode and pitt

slight play in nearside rear top wishbone ball joint

slight vehicle corrosion

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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N189 KLA is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 82,049 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 N189 KLA, 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 30 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N189 KLA registered?

N189 KLA is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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