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N351 PYH

1996 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,467 mi
Last recorded76,467 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider82,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN351 PYH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 76,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 75,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 75,466 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 75,446 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 75,430 miles

Emissions not tested Test aborted due to exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear brakes low effort & no lock up. (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 75,423 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 75,423 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 75,371 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 75,201 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 74,960 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 74,117 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 72,582 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 68,559 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 68,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 65,166 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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N351 PYH is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red 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 N351 PYH, 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 N351 PYH registered?

N351 PYH is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 19 June 1996.

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