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P938 ERD

1996 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,611 mi
Last recorded60,611 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider82,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP938 ERD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 60,611 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2026 59,597 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 57,885 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis by brake pipe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 1 May 2025 57,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis by brake pipe (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 56,911 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 56,909 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake compensator valve to front of car (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake compensator valve to osr caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2022 54,942 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 54,931 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 53,994 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 52,381 miles

Coolant low

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 50,851 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front door c heck strap pin housing broken

coolant level low

exhaust front section corroded

underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Jun 2018 48,760 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 48,728 miles

Central Rear parking brake just met minimum requirement (16%). further bedding in of new rear discs and pads required

Offside Front disc inner face corroded on rubbing track area

Fail 4 Sep 2017 48,728 miles

Central Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.68/2.92 mm + inner shoulder wear - both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front disc inner face corroded on rubbing track area

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc inner faces corroded - both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 47,964 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 47,964 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 47,596 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 46,831 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 46,512 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 38,107 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 38,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 35,992 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 32,860 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 32,860 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 32,819 miles

rust on iner face nearside front brake disc

Pass 4 Oct 2006 31,691 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 31,689 miles

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

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

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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P938 ERD is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 P938 ERD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P938 ERD registered?

P938 ERD is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 6 December 1996.

Is P938 ERD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P938 ERD shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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