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344 HTT

1996 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

123,773 mi
Last recorded123,773 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider82,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration344 HTT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 123,773 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 122,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 121,852 miles

Front Wipers are smeary

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 120,887 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 119,073 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 117,320 miles

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

Rear Lower under body corrosion slight

Pass 26 Sep 2017 116,985 miles

Nearside Front Wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly deformed

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 115,374 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 114,623 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 113,068 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 109,320 miles

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

Oil leak

brake bind o/s/r

exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2013 109,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

brake bind o/s/r

exhaust centre box corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2013 109,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted obscuring sills

Pass 12 Jul 2012 105,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Wear to rear anti-roll bar n/s drop link.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 102,547 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 102,547 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 96,853 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 92,572 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2008 90,948 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 90,948 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 90,445 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 84,626 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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344 HTT is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 82,049 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 344 HTT, 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 30 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 344 HTT registered?

344 HTT is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 14 October 1996.

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