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N896 MGC

1996 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider82,049 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN896 MGC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024
Pass 14 Aug 2023 161,328 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 158,471 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 158,255 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 155,808 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019

Offside Front Inner cv boot split

Offside Front brake pipe corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2018

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017
Pass 16 Feb 2016
Pass 8 Mar 2015
Pass 10 Feb 2014
Pass 11 Feb 2013 61,202 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012
Pass 23 Feb 2011
Fail 23 Feb 2011

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 58,864 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 56,306 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 53,884 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 52,093 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 52,093 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 47,967 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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N896 MGC is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N896 MGC, 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 N896 MGC registered?

N896 MGC is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N896 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N896 MGC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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