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D4 ESL

1997 Alfa Romeo Spider

Maroon Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,215 mi
Last recorded135,215 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider83,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 ESL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 May 2012 135,215 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 5 May 2012 135,215 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2009 134,400 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2009 134,400 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2008 133,009 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 130,020 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 127,549 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 127,549 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2006 127,537 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

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

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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D4 ESL is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider in Maroon with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 D4 ESL, 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 D4 ESL registered?

D4 ESL is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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