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NKZ 181

1985 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,373 mi
Last recorded132,373 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider103,503 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKZ 181
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 132,373 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 132,373 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 130,498 miles

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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 4 Mar 2022 129,910 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 129,123 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 128,485 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower inner arch / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 128,245 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 127,461 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 127,442 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Fowling propshaft (7.1.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 125,401 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 May 2015 123,355 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 May 2014 124,072 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 124,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 31 May 2012 123,020 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 123,020 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

under side corrsion

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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NKZ 181 is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 103,503 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 NKZ 181, 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 41 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 NKZ 181 registered?

NKZ 181 is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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