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N13 JRC

1996 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,716 mi
Last recorded65,716 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider82,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 JRC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 65,716 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both rear suspension bump stops sitting in rear coil springs due to corrosion

general condition represents age of vehicle.

heavy corrosion to exhaust system.

Fail 17 Aug 2017 65,707 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front to rear (6.1.B.2)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

both rear suspension bump stops sitting in rear coil springs due to corrosion

general condition represents age of vehicle.

heavy corrosion to exhaust system.

Pass 9 Aug 2016 64,889 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2014 62,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre exhaust corroded

front part of exhaust corroded

rear suspension corroded

rear tyres 2 mm

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 61,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in steering joints

temp repair on exhaust

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2012 60,824 miles

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

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

gen/underbody corrossion

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2012 60,824 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

gen/underbody corrossion

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2011 59,550 miles

Damp around offside rear shock absorber

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

pitting and corrosion to front brake disc's

Pass 1 Sep 2010 55,954 miles

Oil leak

chip in windscreen

front discs corroded

o/s/r shocker leaking

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,890 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 53,890 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

general underbody corrosion

o/s/f tyre perished on inner wall

slight play o/s/r bottom arm

Pass 26 Apr 2008 51,638 miles

general under body corrosion

o,s,r, tyre wearing on outa edge

oil leak

sill covers fitted so cannot inspect

surface rust on exaust

Pass 6 Sep 2007 50,210 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2006 48,963 miles

general underbody corrosion

sill covers fitted

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 8 Sep 2005 44,622 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 44,622 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

oil leak

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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N13 JRC is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N13 JRC, 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 N13 JRC registered?

N13 JRC is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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