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C5 TAG

1997 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,001 mi
Last recorded74,001 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider83,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 TAG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 74,001 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 72,781 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 72,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 70,916 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 69,388 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing noisy

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 68,108 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 66,637 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 65,880 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 64,836 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 64,832 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 62,893 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 61,633 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 60,919 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 59,845 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 58,433 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 56,826 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 55,269 miles

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2006 55,269 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

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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C5 TAG 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 C5 TAG, 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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C5 TAG is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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