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N336 WPA

1996 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

44,844 mi
Last recorded44,844 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider82,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN336 WPA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 44,844 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 44,846 miles

Central Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute both rears (4.4.4 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 May 2015 44,108 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 44,108 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 42,645 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 42,645 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,500 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2012 40,487 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise air bag lamp on

Advise damage to offside front chassis

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2012 40,484 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet not opening correctly

overheating

Pass 8 Nov 2010 34,050 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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N336 WPA is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N336 WPA, 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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N336 WPA is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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