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G816 SGN

1997 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,182 mi
Last recorded82,182 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider83,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG816 SGN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 82,182 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 82,182 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 82,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush to chassis has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage lightly rubbing on lower control arm (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2016 82,796 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 82,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 82,796 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 22 May 2006 82,794 miles

propshaft coupling split

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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G816 SGN is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G816 SGN, 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 G816 SGN registered?

G816 SGN is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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