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P40 TDG

1999 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

119,375 mi
Last recorded119,375 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider74,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP40 TDG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 119,375 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 119,361 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 118,816 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 118,811 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 118,799 miles

braking efficiency only just meet

Pass 30 Jun 2014 117,002 miles

both rear coil springs rusting

o/s/f brake flexi hose cracking badly no cords showing /suggest new hose/

oil misting from both rear shock absorbers

rear discs rusting

rear exhaust box rusting badly

Fail 27 Jun 2014 117,002 miles

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

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

both rear coil springs rusting

o/s/f brake flexi hose cracking badly no cords showing /suggest new hose/

oil misting from both rear shock absorbers

rear brake efforts low

rear discs rusting

rear exhaust box rusting badly

Pass 9 Jan 2013 108,658 miles

Exhaust is in poor condition.

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch area heavily corroded.

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

Oil leak

Roadtax has expired.

Fail 7 Jan 2013 108,658 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust is in poor condition.

Front brake discs heavily corroded.

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

Nearside and offside handbrake casings split.

Nearside front inner wheel arch area heavily corroded.

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake discs are heavily corroded.

Roadtax has expired.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 100,847 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

drivers wiper rubber decaying

rear silencer mount decayed

Fail 1 Dec 2011 100,847 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

drivers wiper rubber decaying

rear silencer mount decayed

Pass 19 Nov 2010 94,618 miles

O/S/F INNER CV SPLIT

Fail 30 Sep 2010 94,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS STARTING TO CORRODE COOLANT & ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW N/S HEAD LAMP AIM JUST IN SPEC

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 83,861 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in n/s/f lower wish bone front bush o/s/f inner c/v boot split play in both rear suspension inner bushes near side just in spec

Fail 16 Apr 2008 83,377 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/R WHEEL BEARING O/S/F INNER CV BOOT SPLIT

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 65,909 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 65,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 14 Dec 2005 47,735 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Dec 2005 47,577 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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P40 TDG is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 74,217 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 P40 TDG, 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 27 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P40 TDG is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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