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H3 VED

1997 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,237 mi
Last recorded22,237 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider83,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 VED
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 22,237 miles

plastic covers over outer sills

Pass 1 Aug 2024 22,172 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 22,156 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 22,143 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 22,143 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 22,103 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 22,064 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 22,064 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 21,994 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 21,941 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 21,922 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 21,894 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 21,873 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 21,817 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 21,817 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 21,784 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 21,772 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 21,735 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 21,704 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 21,477 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 21,346 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 21,040 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 21,019 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2006 20,542 miles

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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H3 VED is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H3 VED, 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 H3 VED registered?

H3 VED is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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