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NMH 966

2004 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

35,951 mi
Last recorded35,951 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider52,333 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMH 966
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 35,951 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 35,018 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 35,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Plus low tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2023 34,106 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 34,102 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 32,295 miles

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

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edge

offside front lower arm ball joint dust cover weeping but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 20 Sep 2021 30,016 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 28,360 miles

Nearly all Suspension Components have a lot of Surface Rust and Corrosion on them

Fail 9 Sep 2020 28,358 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearly all Suspension Components have a lot of Surface Rust and Corrosion on them

Pass 30 Jul 2019 26,995 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 25,570 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 24,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 23,468 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 22,226 miles

front discs corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2014 20,623 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 20,623 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 18,615 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 18,614 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 16,845 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 14,845 miles

front discs worn on inner

Pass 9 Mar 2010 13,070 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 11,133 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 9,061 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 5,820 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 5,820 miles

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

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

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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NMH 966 is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 52,333 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 NMH 966, 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 22 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NMH 966 registered?

NMH 966 is a 2004 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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