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L575 DAT

1993 Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,917 mi
Last recorded97,917 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider71,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL575 DAT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1993
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 97,917 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 97,900 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 97,849 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 97,849 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 97,543 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 97,541 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 97,537 miles

Brakes req attn. Suspect vehicle has been laid up.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2017 97,537 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 6 May 2015 97,530 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 97,529 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 97,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 94,913 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 94,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 91,609 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 87,198 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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L575 DAT is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider in Yellow with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L575 DAT, 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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L575 DAT is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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