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P107 SJD

1997 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,853 mi
Last recorded98,853 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider83,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 SJD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 98,853 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

alternator belt worn

underside well undersealed

Fail 9 Apr 2026 98,773 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joints worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

alternator belt worn

underside well undersealed

Pass 11 Apr 2025 94,977 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 94,976 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 92,517 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 91,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear All rear brake and fuel pipes greased preventing complete inspection

Fail 3 Jul 2020 91,785 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear All rear brake and fuel pipes greased preventing complete inspection

Pass 25 Jul 2018 86,840 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 86,837 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 86,212 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2016 85,598 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

park brake efficiency just met[16%] service or adjustment needed

service brake efficiency just met [50%] service or adjustment needed

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 83,915 miles

Advise both front brake disc inner faces corroded

Advise o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Advise radiator core excessivly corroded

Advise slight play on o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 16 Jul 2015 83,915 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Advise both front brake disc inner faces corroded

Advise o/s/f brake pipe corroded

Advise radiator core excessivly corroded

Advise slight play on o/s/f wheel bearing

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2007 79,887 miles

Oil leak

front to rear brake pipes routed over fuel tank cannot be fully visually inspected

Pass 13 Apr 2006 73,982 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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P107 SJD is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P107 SJD, 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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P107 SJD is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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