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P955 GKP

1996 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

43,243 mi
Last recorded43,243 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider82,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP955 GKP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 43,243 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 43,232 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front and at rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Light misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Unable to distinguish fully from wheel bearing noise and disc/pads rubbing (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Park brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear brake discs corroded

Unable to fully assess offside front wheel bearing due to the severity of brake bind.

Pass 29 Aug 2018 42,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 42,922 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 41,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 41,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 41,584 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 May 2016 41,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 41,548 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 41,548 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 41,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 41,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 40,489 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 40,300 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 39,468 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 38,644 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2008 38,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 38,307 miles

CUTS IN NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WALL

NEAR SIDE FRONT WHEEL BUCKLED AND NEAR SIDE REAR

REAR BRAKE PIPE FERRELS

Pass 27 Jul 2006 37,409 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

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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P955 GKP is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P955 GKP, 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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P955 GKP is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 10 August 1996.

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