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C2 SMO

1997 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,597 mi
Last recorded52,597 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider83,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 SMO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 52,597 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 52,338 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 51,383 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion under the body due to age

Fail 1 May 2018 51,383 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general corrosion under the body due to age

Pass 26 Apr 2017 50,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 50,114 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 49,401 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 49,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 46,503 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 46,204 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 45,535 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 45,044 miles

Nearside front shock absorber dust cover split

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside front shock absorber dust cover split

Slight play in steering column

Fail 14 Dec 2010 45,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front shock absorber dust cover split

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside front shock absorber dust cover split

Slight play in steering column

Pass 10 Dec 2009 44,462 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 43,157 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 41,875 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 41,875 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 38,232 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 38,232 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 34,480 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 34,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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C2 SMO is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C2 SMO, 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 C2 SMO registered?

C2 SMO is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for C2 SMO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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