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L550 SGJ

1993 Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,091 mi
Last recorded85,091 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider71,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL550 SGJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 85,091 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 84,588 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 83,285 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 81,014 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 78,060 miles

corrosion to offside and nearside outer body sills to flooring.

offside and nearside front lower spring seating caps corroded.

Pass 5 Aug 2015 74,067 miles

both outer sills corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 70,941 miles

light corrosion to underside.

oil leak rear axle.

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

slight play in offside and nearside rear hub/suspension.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 67,469 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to offside flooring to sill/closing sill.

oil leak on engine and rear axle.

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 64,503 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

corrosion to n/s/ o/s sills to floor

oil leak from rear diff area

play to rear wheel bearings

wear to n/s/r trayling arm bush

wear to o/s/f suspension arm bush

Fail 14 Aug 2012 64,393 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

corrosion to n/s/ o/s sills to floor

oil leak from rear diff area

play to rear wheel bearings

wear to n/s/r trayling arm bush

wear to o/s/f suspension arm bush

Pass 16 Aug 2011 59,270 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2010 54,123 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 54,123 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 44,606 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 37,034 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 26,797 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 18,425 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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L550 SGJ is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider in Yellow with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L550 SGJ, 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 L550 SGJ registered?

L550 SGJ is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 27 August 1993.

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