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N169 YJH

1996 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,488 mi
Last recorded74,488 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider82,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN169 YJH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 74,488 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 71,071 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside rear tyre low inside edge

Offside wiper blade split

Fail 13 Apr 2011 71,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside rear tyre low inside edge

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 21 Apr 2010 70,418 miles

Offside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2010 70,364 miles

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

Offside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2009 68,951 miles

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

Front Number Plate Cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 68,885 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)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 67,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 65,043 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 61,250 miles

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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N169 YJH is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N169 YJH, 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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N169 YJH is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 15 March 1996.

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