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A17 SPK

1997 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

24,631 mi
Last recorded24,631 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider83,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 SPK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 24,631 miles
Pass 11 May 2024 24,147 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 23,831 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 23,163 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 23,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 22,576 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 18,789 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 18,311 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 18,197 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 18,197 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 18,180 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 18,180 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 17,952 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 17,905 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 17,472 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2009 16,940 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 16,940 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 16,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 14,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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A17 SPK is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 83,533 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 A17 SPK, 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 29 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A17 SPK registered?

A17 SPK is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is A17 SPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 SPK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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