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L242 LET

1993 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

24,184 mi
Last recorded24,184 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider71,368 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL242 LET
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 24,184 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 24,137 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 24,122 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 24,110 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 May 2022 24,106 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake slight tightness on rotation

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2020 24,022 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 23,803 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 23,803 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 23,525 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 21,730 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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2015 20,438 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer wall starting to split/perish slightly.

Fail 28 Nov 2014 19,689 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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 28 Nov 2014 19,689 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 27 May 2014 19,637 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 19,578 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 19,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust emissions eratic

Pass 24 Jun 2011 19,469 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 19,259 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 19,211 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 19,028 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 18,778 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 17,518 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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L242 LET is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 L242 LET, 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 L242 LET registered?

L242 LET is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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The MOT history for L242 LET shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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