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P11 LFA

1997 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

58,896 mi
Last recorded58,896 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider83,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP11 LFA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 58,896 miles

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

rear bump stops are starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jun 2025 58,203 miles

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

rear bump stops are starting to corrode

Pass 21 Jun 2024 57,495 miles

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

rear bumpstop mounts are starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jun 2023 56,580 miles

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

rear bump stop mountings are starting to corrode

Pass 24 Jun 2022 55,258 miles

rear bump stop mounts starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jun 2021 54,052 miles

rear bump stop mounts starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jul 2020 53,209 miles

rear bumpstop mounts starting to corrode

Pass 5 Jul 2019 52,204 miles

rear bump stop mounts starting to corrode

Fail 5 Jul 2019 52,204 miles

rear bump stop mounts starting to corrode

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 50,386 miles

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

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 26 Jun 2017 48,684 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 47,095 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 45,491 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 43,748 miles

rear tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges

Pass 3 Jul 2013 42,187 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jun 2012 39,540 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 36,590 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 33,876 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 31,071 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 28,407 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 25,644 miles

both ns tyres have nails in tread

Pass 6 Jul 2006 23,631 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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P11 LFA is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 P11 LFA, 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 P11 LFA registered?

P11 LFA is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P11 LFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P11 LFA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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