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N151 ULJ

1996 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

56,162 mi
Last recorded56,162 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider82,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN151 ULJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 56,162 miles

All Suspension component's starting to corrode

Hand brake lever high when applied

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 56,116 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 56,116 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 55,037 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 55,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 53,726 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 3 into compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 12 Apr 2016 53,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 3 into compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 31 Jul 2014 50,752 miles

all brake discs corroading

tyres starting to crack

Fail 31 Jul 2014 50,752 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

all brake discs corroading

tyres starting to crack

Pass 1 Jul 2013 50,752 miles

all discs corroaded

nearside rear tyre perishing

radiator deteriated

Fail 28 Jun 2013 50,752 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all discs corroaded

nearside rear tyre perishing

radiator deteriated

Pass 8 Jun 2012 50,597 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 50,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 50,427 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 50,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 50,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 50,118 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 48,815 miles

rear no plate worn/dirty

Fail 9 Jul 2008 48,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear no plate worn/dirty

Fail 20 May 2008 48,811 miles

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

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 48,041 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 47,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 45,804 miles

both rear tyres side walls slightly perished

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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N151 ULJ is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 N151 ULJ, 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 N151 ULJ registered?

N151 ULJ is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 29 May 1996.

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