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N394 SGY

1996 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,686 mi
Last recorded134,686 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider82,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN394 SGY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 134,686 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 134,684 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)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 131,650 miles

EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT SHIELD IS INSECURE

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVER IS SPLIT

OUTER SILLLS HAVE SILL PROTECTORS FITTED UNABLE TO MAKE FULL INSPECTION

SMELL OF FUEL IN CAR

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 131,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

EXHAUST MANIFOLD HEAT SHIELD IS INSECURE

OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVER IS SPLIT

OUTER SILLLS HAVE SILL PROTECTORS FITTED UNABLE TO MAKE FULL INSPECTION

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

SMELL OF FUEL IN CAR

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 127,409 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 125,217 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 122,648 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 122,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 119,872 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 113,680 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2005 113,680 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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N394 SGY is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N394 SGY, 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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N394 SGY is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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