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N494 ENB

1996 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

78,260 mi
Last recorded78,260 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider82,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN494 ENB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 78,260 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 77,645 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 76,803 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 76,211 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (upper) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (lower) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (inner sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn on inside edge) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (upper) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (lower) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (inner sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (side wall cracking) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 75,315 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2022 75,308 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2021 74,577 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 72,519 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 72,504 miles

Offside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 72,375 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 70,623 miles

Front coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 69,090 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 69,090 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 67,950 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,477 miles

Engine oil leak - O/s upper.

Fail 26 Mar 2015 58,477 miles

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

Engine oil leak - O/s upper.

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 52,195 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 52,195 miles

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

front brake discs poor condtion

Pass 30 Mar 2013 51,453 miles

front brake disc inner faces pitted

Pass 29 Oct 2011 47,851 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 47,487 miles

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 30 May 2009 47,465 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 47,403 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 46,475 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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N494 ENB is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 N494 ENB, 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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N494 ENB is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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