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P139 WFG

1997 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

72,740 mi
Last recorded72,740 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider83,533 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 WFG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 72,740 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Radiator cross member corroded

Fail 18 May 2026 72,741 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed All (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Radiator cross member corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2023 69,610 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 69,570 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 69,541 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both front fog lamp not working

Central Exhaust middle box outer skin corroded and peeling off

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant low

Front and rear lower arm corroded

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door catch loose (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 53% over all (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 69,104 miles

Central Exhaust box outer skin corroded and peeling off

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 69,105 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which significantly reduces light intensity Not working (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust box outer skin corroded and peeling off

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 May 2017 67,865 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 67,865 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 67,153 miles

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

heavy surface rust on centre exhaust system

surface rust on rear suspension components

Pass 23 Mar 2015 64,091 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust box is very corroded

front fog lights are not working

Fail 19 Mar 2015 64,086 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust box is very corroded

front fog lights are not working

Pass 15 Mar 2014 62,014 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Mar 2014 62,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre outer side wall badly perished

Pass 27 Feb 2013 59,502 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

deterioration of offside rear tyre outer sidewall

heavy surface rust on centre exhaust silencer

heavy surface rust on rear suspension components

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Fail 27 Feb 2013 59,502 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

deterioration of offside rear tyre outer sidewall

heavy surface rust on centre exhaust silencer

heavy surface rust on rear suspension components

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 15 Dec 2011 55,553 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking and perishing

pitting to both front brake discs

plastic covering both outer sill panels

temporary repair to power steering pipe

Fail 7 Dec 2011 55,553 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking and perishing

pitting to both front brake discs

plastic covering both outer sill panels

temporary repair to power steering pipe

Pass 27 Sep 2010 53,979 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavy pitting to both front brake discs

offside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking and perishing

plastic covering both outer sill panels

surface rust on both rear lower suspension arms

Pass 16 Jun 2009 45,642 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 45,642 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 43,428 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 38,738 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 38,735 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2006 29,664 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 29,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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P139 WFG is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 P139 WFG, 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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P139 WFG is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 10 January 1997.

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