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M5 EAJ

1997 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

59,210 mi
Last recorded59,210 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider83,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 EAJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 59,210 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSIONS RUSTY

Pass 16 May 2024 59,197 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion rear suspension

Pass 21 Jun 2023 59,030 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 59,020 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 56,365 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 56,363 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 53,498 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 53,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose spliting (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 50,754 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 50,682 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 50,656 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 49,610 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 49,592 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 48,826 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 47,888 miles
Pass 2 May 2010 46,251 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 45,428 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 44,106 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 43,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2006 40,771 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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M5 EAJ is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 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 M5 EAJ, 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 M5 EAJ registered?

M5 EAJ is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is M5 EAJ safe to buy?

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