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L861 DBB

1993 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,183 mi
Last recorded100,183 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider71,368 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL861 DBB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 100,183 miles

Head Lams lens deflector fitted, Nearside & Offside

Pass 23 Jun 2025 99,550 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 98,423 miles

Headlamp deflectors fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2023 97,194 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 95,490 miles

nearside & offside head lamps deflectors fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2022 95,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Europian type / kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Europian type / kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

nearside & offside head lamps deflectors fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2021 94,902 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 94,601 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 94,551 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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L861 DBB is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 L861 DBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L861 DBB?

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What year was L861 DBB registered?

L861 DBB is a 1993 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 16 December 1993.

Is L861 DBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L861 DBB shows 9 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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