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N714 NGT

1996 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,719 mi
Last recorded170,719 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider82,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN714 NGT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 170,719 miles

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 170,680 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OUTER BUSH WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 168,756 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 168,756 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive CAT (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front brake application uneven NSF 280KG. OSF 415KG. (3.7.B.2)

ALL TYRES CRACKED AND PERISHED. RECOMMEND REPLACEMENTS.

ENGINE STARTED TO GET HOT (COOLING SYSTEM)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel REAR BRAKE ADJUSTMENT (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 164,717 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear tyre badly age cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2009 161,189 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 154,360 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2008 154,360 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 148,021 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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N714 NGT is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 N714 NGT, 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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N714 NGT is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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