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N23 FYD

1996 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,971 mi
Last recorded70,971 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider82,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN23 FYD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 70,971 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 70,956 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 70,881 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 70,881 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 70,876 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 70,874 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 69,486 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 69,486 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 68,662 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 68,662 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 58,672 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 54,660 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 54,660 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 48,711 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 43,671 miles

KEY CODE LIGHT FLASHING †both front support brackets rubbers ripping out †

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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N23 FYD is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N23 FYD, 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 N23 FYD registered?

N23 FYD is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N23 FYD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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