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N132 NGN

1996 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests29 (15 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate51.7%

Mileage

107,550 mi
Last recorded107,550 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider82,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN132 NGN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 14 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 107,550 miles

Brake hose slightly twisted both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front sections of front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possible cam cover seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

abs rings corroded

fuel lines corroded

rear bump stops corroded/missing

underside & components corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2021 107,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front of front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp inop

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

abs rings corroded

both number plates slightly deteriorated

front brake flexibles slightly twisted

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r caliper lever not fully returning

oil leaks (inc cam cover on to exhaust)

power steering noisy

rear bump stops/mounts missing

suspension components corroded eg springs/shocks etc

underside corroded eg floor, front rear inner wings etc

Pass 29 Jul 2020 106,832 miles

Nearside Rear slight noise wheel bearing

battery keeps going flat

both front brake flexis slightly twisted

both front shock absorbers and coil springs rusty

both front tyres cracking in tread

both number plates slightly deteriorated

both outer cv boots cracking

both rear tyres worn near wear limit and cracking slightly 205/50/16

exhaust rusty and front flexi blowing slightly

fuel lines corroded

general corrosion underside

most wheels slightly buckled

oil leaks engine and gear box

rear coil springs rusty and bump stops corroded away

slight movement drivers seat

some suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 2 Aug 2019 105,787 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted all (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust flexible section in poor condition

general corrosion on underside and suspension components

rear bump stops corroded/loose

Fail 17 Apr 2019 105,756 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front sub frame rusty

Nearside Front tyre small cuts in tread

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

all coil springs rusty

both front shock absorbers rusty

both number plates slightly deteriorated

both rear bump stops rusted off

both rear tyres low in tread and cracking 205/50/16

corrosion underside

fuel flap broken

fuel lines and filter rusty

hand brake travel long

most wheels buckled slightly

sill covers fitted sills not fully checked

slight leak exhaust front pipe flexi

slight oil leak engine and gear box

slight twist both front brake flexi's

some suspension deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2018 104,756 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all coil springs rusty

both rear bump stops corroded and missing 1

both rear foot brake reading low

fuel filter and fuel lines corroded

hand brake travel long

most suspension deteriorating and bushes deteriorated

most wheels buckled

oil leak eng and gear box

slight movement drivers seat

wipers leave slight deposits on screen

Fail 24 Apr 2018 104,756 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sub frame and drivers seat mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all coil springs rusty

both rear bump stops corroded and missing 1

both rear foot brake reading low

fuel filter and fuel lines corroded

hand brake travel long

most suspension deteriorating and bushes deteriorated

most wheels buckled

oil leak eng and gear box

slight movement drivers seat

wipers leave slight deposits on screen

Pass 6 Apr 2017 102,628 miles

slight buckles in wheels

front lower wishbones bushes deteriorated

oil cooler hoses deteriorated

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

some parts of exhaust slightly corroded

underside and components corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2017 102,628 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust in poor condition

rear wheels buckled

under side & all under side components heavily corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2016 99,740 miles

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

Rear bump stops insecure

air bag light not illuminating

all brake ferules corroded

may be a fault developing with abs - warning light intermittent but ok at test

other parts of exhaust corroded

suspension springs corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2015 99,742 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

air bag light in-op

all brake flexibles deteriorated and ferruls corroded (borderline)

both rear spring arms corroded

both rear wheels slightly buckled

floor corroded suspect welding next mot

front discs very poor

front shocks and all springs corroded

n/s/f suspension arm bushes deteriorated

n/s/r fog lamp in-op

other parts of exhaust deteriorated

rear bumpstops insecure

rear tyres cracking

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 10 Apr 2014 92,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (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)

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

front subframe support bolt bent

rear bump stops corroded/insecure

rear tyres cracking slioghtly

Fail 17 Mar 2014 92,272 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both rear wheels dented

brake flexibles corroded at ends and deteriorated

front discs corroded

front shocks and rear spring arms slightly corroded

front subframe slightly corroded

hole in o/s/f floor but not within 30cm of structural area

o/s/f suframe/chassis bar poorly secured

rear bumpstops corroded/insecure

rear tyres slightly cracked

sill covers fitted

slight wear in n/s/f arm

Pass 27 Apr 2013 87,383 miles

Underside corroded

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

Handbrake long

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

R wheels slightly buckled

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rubber pipes at oil rilter required

Slight cracking on R Tyres

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 87,381 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake flexibles slightly deteriorated

coolant rubber pipes at oil filter req

handbrake long

rear shock absorbers weak

slight buckles in rear wheels

slight cracking in tyres

slight wear in o/s rack end/ lower arm

underside corroded inc suspension

wipers torn

Pass 17 Apr 2012 83,152 miles

All flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

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

Underside & All underside components corroded

exhaust pinholed due to corrosion in 2 places

front disks slightly pitted

Fail 5 Apr 2012 83,152 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

All flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Exhaust in poor condition

Hand brake cables in poor condition

Underside & All underside components corroded

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 80,738 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

n/s/f bottom ball joint boot split

o/s handbrake reading slightly low (caliper)

slight buckles in wheels

slight corrosion on brake disks

slight corrosion on floor

slight play in steering column

Fail 2 Mar 2011 80,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake disks slightly corroded

corrosion on floor

exhaust slightly deteriorated

front tyres worn 205/50r16

n/s/f bottom balljoint boot split

n/s/f foglamp

o/s/r caliper handbrake mechanism worn

slight play in steering column

wheels slightly buckled

Pass 26 Feb 2010 76,370 miles

Centre & rear exhaust in poor condition

F Tyres worn on inner edge

Interior hatch release not working

Rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Steering rack worn/noisy

Fail 25 Feb 2010 76,370 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre & rear exhaust in poor condition

F Tyres worn on inner edge

Interior hatch release not working

R discs corroded

Rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

Steering rack worn/noisy

Pass 20 Dec 2008 70,044 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

floor slighty corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2008 70,042 miles

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

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

other parts of exhaust slightly corroded

slight corrosion on floor

slight play in steering column

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Nov 2008 70,042 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)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

other parts of exhaust slightly corroded

slight corrosion on floor

slight play in steering column

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Sep 2008 70,039 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

numerous large oil leaks

slight corrosion on floor

slight play in steering column

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2007 61,402 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 52,546 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 52,546 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2006 52,404 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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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N132 NGN is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.7%.

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 N132 NGN, 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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N132 NGN is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 16 July 1996.

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