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LBU 829V

1996 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

36,578 mi
Last recorded36,578 miles
Recorded on1 May 2020
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider82,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBU 829V
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2020 36,578 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch near the jacking point there is a hole due to corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 34,805 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in steering idler

Fail 30 Apr 2019 34,700 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine fuel pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 32,797 miles

Engine oil leak

Movement in both seat backs

N/S/F inner wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Slight damage to O/S/F side light lens

Pass 23 May 2017 31,809 miles

Corrosion to rear of N/S/F inner wheel arch

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Slight movement in both seat backs

Slight play in O/S steering idler

Pass 24 May 2016 30,332 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

corrosion in n/s front sill

Fail 18 May 2016 33,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 May 2015 28,110 miles

Coolant leak

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

Inner front wheel arch area towardsd drivers floor corroded

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Small oil leak @ rear diff

Pass 20 May 2014 25,791 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 24,412 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to rear of nearside front wheel arch

play in the steering idler box

Pass 22 May 2012 23,282 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 22,339 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 21,315 miles

emissions passed after raised engine speed

slight play at steering idler

Fail 20 Apr 2010 21,122 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

slight play at steering idler

Pass 25 Mar 2009 19,403 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s seat belt slow to ratract

washers working intermitantly

Pass 6 Feb 2008 17,950 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wear in offside steering idler.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 16,143 miles

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

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

slight wear in o/s/f steering idler

some play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 14 Nov 2005 114,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drive coupling cracking

Fail 7 Nov 2005 14,900 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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LBU 829V is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LBU 829V, 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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LBU 829V is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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