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L900 DDS

1996 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

122,728 mi
Last recorded122,728 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider82,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL900 DDS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 122,728 miles

Both front brake discs corroded inside edge

Heavily under sealed

Pass 8 Sep 2018 122,233 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 120,768 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 119,440 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Sep 2016 119,432 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Sep 2015 117,588 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 117,276 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 117,190 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 116,016 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 114,096 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 113,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 111,127 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 102,634 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 102,618 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 102,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 97,455 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2006 97,455 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L900 DDS is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L900 DDS, 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 L900 DDS registered?

L900 DDS is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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The MOT history for L900 DDS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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