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N197 YJH

1996 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

77,646 mi
Last recorded77,646 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider82,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN197 YJH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 77,646 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Nearside & Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All Rear Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B Less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 77,640 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Coil spring corroded Front and Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 77,340 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 77,340 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 76,964 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 76,964 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 76,965 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 76,964 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 76,932 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 76,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 76,634 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 20 Nov 2013 76,588 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 76,588 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 76,339 miles

one bulb unlit third brake light

Fail 31 Oct 2012 76,339 miles

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

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

one bulb unlit third brake light

Pass 10 Nov 2011 76,332 miles

wiper blades split

Fail 11 Oct 2011 76,324 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wiper blades split

Pass 12 Oct 2010 74,480 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 74,186 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 74,184 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 74,148 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 70,565 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2007 70,565 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2006 66,563 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 66,563 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

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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N197 YJH is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 N197 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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N197 YJH is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 15 May 1996.

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