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L23 SPY

1993 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

30,651 mi
Last recorded30,651 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider71,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL23 SPY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 30,651 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 30,651 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 30,299 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 29,946 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 29,871 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 24,511 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 23,354 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 21,226 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 18,735 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 16,805 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 15,758 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 13,298 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 12,193 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 10,058 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 8,625 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 7,754 miles

blow on exhaust

Pass 24 May 2007 6,585 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 6,476 miles

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

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)

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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L23 SPY is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 71,368 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 L23 SPY, 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 33 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L23 SPY registered?

L23 SPY is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 16 August 1993.

Is L23 SPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L23 SPY shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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