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BXI 341

1996 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

41,644 mi
Last recorded41,644 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider82,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBXI 341
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 41,644 miles

general corrosion

Fail 9 Jul 2025 41,642 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

general corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2015 82,628 miles

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

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

centre stoplamp deleted

possible variator noise?

signs of standing -some perishing to rubber components

some damage to roadwheels -espcially nearside rear

windscreen grazed

Fail 13 Mar 2015 82,628 miles

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

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

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

centre stoplamp deleted

possible variator noise?

signs of standing -some perishing to rubber components

some damage to roadwheels -espcially nearside rear

windscreen grazed

Fail 7 Nov 2014 41,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

centre stoplamp deleted

possible variator noise?

signs of standing -some perishing to rubber components

some damage to roadwheels -especially nearside rear

windscreen grazed

Pass 25 Oct 2013 40,764 miles

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

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

centre stoplamp deleted

possible variator noise?

signs of standing -some perishing to rubber components

some damage to roadwheels -especially nearside rear

windscreen grazed

Fail 20 Sep 2013 40,760 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

possible variator noise?

signs of standing -some perishing to rubber components

some damage to roadwheels -especially nearside rear

windscreen grazed

Pass 23 Aug 2012 39,268 miles

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

engine oil level was very low-have topped up -also possible variator noise?

signs of standing -some perishing to rubber components -especially rear tyres

some damage to roadwheels -especially nearside rear

some possible weakness to several electrical systems-probably due to damp -low mileage

windscreen grazed

Fail 22 Aug 2012 39,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

engine oil level was very low-have topped up -also possible variator noise?

signs of standing -some perishing to rubber components -especially rear tyres

some damage to roadwheels -especially nearside rear

windscreen grazed

Pass 3 Sep 2011 37,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine noisy -variator?

hazard switch and rear light connections appear fragile

signs of standing -some perishing to rubber components

some damage to roadwheels -especially nearside rear

windscreen grazed

Fail 1 Sep 2011 37,836 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine noisy -variator?

hazard switch and rear light connections appear fragile

signs of standing -some perishing to rubber components

some damage to roadwheels -especially nearside rear

windscreen grazed

Pass 27 Aug 2010 36,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine noisy -probably variator

signs of standing -front tyres perished

some damage to roadwheels -especially nearside rear

windscreen grazed

Pass 17 Aug 2009 35,564 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

centre stop lamp disabled nearside rear wheel inner rim marginal distortion

engine noisy-variator?

windscreen slightly grazed

Fail 10 Aug 2009 35,512 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

engine noisy-variator?

windscreen slightly grazed

Pass 29 Jul 2008 34,151 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 34,151 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 30,417 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 26,814 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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BXI 341 is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 BXI 341, 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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BXI 341 is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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