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M222 STO

1997 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

88,209 mi
Last recorded88,209 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider83,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM222 STO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 88,209 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 15 Sep 2025

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 20 Sep 2024 87,627 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2024 87,625 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Radiator support panel corroded and holed

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 87,592 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 87,590 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 87,141 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2018 86,747 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 86,302 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under side shaled /corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 86,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer corroded on outer skin but not leaking (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2016 86,281 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative no telltale working on indicators (1.4.A.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer corroded on outer skin but not leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 86,678 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 85,981 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2012 85,790 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to asess metal brake pipes due to grease

Fail 23 Mar 2012 85,788 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to asess metal brake pipes due to grease

Pass 19 Mar 2011 85,412 miles

both front brake discs worn slightly

Pass 19 Mar 2010 84,283 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 84,283 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 84,227 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 84,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2007 81,408 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 81,408 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 73,886 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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M222 STO is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 83,533 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 M222 STO, 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 29 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M222 STO registered?

M222 STO is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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