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N697 PYP

1995 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,185 mi
Last recorded59,185 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider101,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN697 PYP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 59,185 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 57,001 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 57,001 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 52,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear suspension arms have slight corrosion

engine coolant leak

headlamps masked so headlamp aim not tested

offside front shock absorber dust cover perished

HEADLAMPS MASKED (VEHICLE IS ONLY TO BE DRIVEN DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS AND NOT TO BE USED AT TIMES OF SERIOUSLY REDUCED VISABILITY)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 51,353 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 51,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 49,296 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2010 49,046 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 47,550 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 44,912 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 42,995 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 42,995 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Front discs in poor condition.

Fail 27 Feb 2006 42,984 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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N697 PYP is a 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 101,786 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 N697 PYP, 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 31 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N697 PYP is a 1995 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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