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5753 VB

1999 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

11,489 mi
Last recorded11,489 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider74,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5753 VB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 11,489 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 11,464 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 11,369 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 11,103 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 10,928 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 10,855 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 10,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 10,666 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 10,541 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 10,406 miles

Screen washers ineffective

Pass 31 Mar 2014 10,274 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 10,131 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 10,007 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 9,929 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 9,832 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 9,569 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 9,208 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 8,976 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 8,745 miles

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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5753 VB is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 74,217 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 5753 VB, 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 27 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 5753 VB registered?

5753 VB is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is 5753 VB safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5753 VB shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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