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L14 OYG

1997 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,761 mi
Last recorded93,761 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider83,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL14 OYG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 93,761 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 93,761 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber mount missing (7.1.1)

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)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 126,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 87,761 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 87,751 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 83,813 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 83,791 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 83,709 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 83,709 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 79,868 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake disks very rusty

rear brake disks very rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2009 75,556 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 75,556 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 69,754 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 62,592 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 54,557 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 57,481 miles

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

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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L14 OYG is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L14 OYG, 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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L14 OYG is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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