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N603 OPN

1996 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

96,085 mi
Last recorded96,085 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider82,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN603 OPN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 96,085 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

both front drop link bushes deteriorated

n/s/f brake hose starting to crack

o/s/f brake pad wear wire broken

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Jul 2021 96,085 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

both front drop link bushes deteriorated

n/s/f brake hose starting to crack

o/s/f brake pad wear wire broken

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2020 135,734 miles

Air filter housing top loose

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Rubbing slightly on plastic wheel arch liner when on full left lock

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn Side to side movement in top of steering column (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 135,640 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both splitting perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component bottle pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 135,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both splitting perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component bottle pipes (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 135,563 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 135,554 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 133,195 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 133,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 132,090 miles

h/ brake effort slightly low

offside inner drive shaft gaiter split

slight fault with drivers door catch

Pass 1 Jul 2015 131,900 miles

drivers door catch slightly faulty

h/brake effort slightly low

nearside @ offside inner driveshaft gaitors split

nearside rear h/brake cable rubbing slightly on wheel

nearside washer efficiency poor

Pass 12 Jun 2014 131,483 miles

h/brake effort low

nearside @ offside inner driveshaft gaitors split

nearside rear h/brake cable rubbing on wheel slightly

nearside washer efficency poor

slight fault with drivers door catch

very slight leak nearside front suspension leg

Pass 15 Jun 2013 126,897 miles

h/brake effort slightly low

nearside rear tyre starting to perish in tread

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Jun 2012 124,473 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 123,705 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 121,271 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 113,652 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 113,652 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 103,778 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 90,916 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 90,916 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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N603 OPN is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N603 OPN, 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 N603 OPN registered?

N603 OPN is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 15 April 1996.

Is N603 OPN safe to buy?

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