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N999 PJE

1996 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,809 mi
Last recorded73,809 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider82,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN999 PJE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 73,809 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 73,571 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 73,568 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed engine didnt sound correct when undergoing test ,CO,HC and lambda reading was out of tolerance at start of test before aborting (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Some body and suspension components covered in underseal

Pass 25 Oct 2023 73,355 miles

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

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

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

cracking in tread area on o/s/r tyre

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills at time of test

Fail 25 Oct 2023 73,353 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

cracking in tread area on o/s/r tyre

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills at time of test

Pass 23 May 2022 73,273 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2022 73,273 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 73,270 miles

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

parking brake effciency on limit

Pass 11 May 2017 73,015 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 73,015 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 72,925 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 72,925 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 72,817 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 72,817 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 May 2012 72,799 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 72,799 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 72,491 miles

n/s/f wiper split

Fail 25 May 2011 72,488 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/f wiper split

Pass 20 Apr 2010 72,051 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 72,050 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 71,460 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 70,450 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 70,450 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 69,563 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 68,273 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

front anti roll bar bushes split but not causing excessive movement

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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N999 PJE is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N999 PJE, 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 N999 PJE registered?

N999 PJE is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 27 June 1996.

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