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N456 BGM

1996 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,332 mi
Last recorded74,332 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider82,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN456 BGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 74,332 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 74,198 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 74,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 74,010 miles

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

clutch slave cylinder may be leaking

Fail 4 Aug 2010 73,522 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise to change front indicator bulbs fading

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Aug 2010 73,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise to change front indicator bulbs fading

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Jul 2009 72,727 miles

advise off side washer on blade blocked but near side wiper covers off side

advise to change wiper blades

all discs rusting

front tie bar brackets from floor to sub frame rubbers split

off side rear shock leaking

rear pads getting low

Pass 9 Jul 2008 70,643 miles

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

oil leak at engine

Pass 4 Aug 2007 70,002 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)

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

rear brake pads may be close to wear limit

Pass 3 Aug 2006 67,680 miles

both front tyres approaching wear limit on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2005 6,691 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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N456 BGM 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 81.8%.

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 N456 BGM, 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 N456 BGM registered?

N456 BGM is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 12 July 1996.

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The MOT history for N456 BGM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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