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M13 GTV

1996 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

72,647 mi
Last recorded72,647 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider82,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 GTV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 72,647 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 72,352 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged rubbing through on offside rear upper suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 70,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2024 70,425 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 70,375 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 68,647 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded edge (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded edge (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 68,297 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded edge worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread multiple cracks (6.3.1d)

Upper Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak engine

Pass 10 Jun 2015 65,572 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust system porous

Pass 10 Jun 2014 63,477 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 63,475 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 61,015 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 61,013 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 60,499 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 60,496 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 58,165 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 58,165 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 55,111 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 55,108 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 50,129 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 48,022 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 46,933 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 46,928 miles

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 45,580 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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M13 GTV is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 M13 GTV, 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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M13 GTV is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 17 August 1996.

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