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J10 SPY

1996 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

105,034 mi
Last recorded105,034 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider82,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 SPY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 105,034 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 104,243 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber cover damage.

Offside Front Shock absorber cover damaged.

Surface rust over rear suspension.

Fail 28 Apr 2016 104,243 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine oil leak.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber cover damage.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber cover damaged.

Surface rust over rear suspension.

Fail 14 Apr 2016 104,012 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort reading 81 (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort reading 80 (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2015 103,865 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 103,856 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 100,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall small split

Pass 17 Jan 2013 100,575 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front wiperblade split

offside rear tyre has a small split in inner sidewall

Pass 9 Feb 2012 100,142 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 100,142 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 100,154 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 99,619 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)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edge

Pass 21 Jun 2009 92,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 92,772 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)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 83,840 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s and o/s front tyre worn on edge

o/s rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 14 Apr 2008 83,839 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s and o/s front tyre worn on edge

o/s rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 27 Nov 2006 66,494 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 66,493 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 50,546 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 50,544 miles

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

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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J10 SPY is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 J10 SPY, 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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J10 SPY is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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