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P960 ERD

1996 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

60,264 mi
Last recorded60,264 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider82,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP960 ERD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 60,264 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2016 60,254 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 57,511 miles

Front wheels have slightly restricted free movement

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear wheels have slightly restricted free movement

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 57,458 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Front wheels have slightly restricted free movement

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear wheels have slightly restricted free movement

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 52,220 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r bump stop bent

rear tyres have slight cracking between tread

Fail 7 Mar 2014 52,187 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r bump stop bent

o/s/f wheel has slightly restricted free movement

rear tyres have slight cracking between tread

Pass 12 Mar 2013 49,051 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

inner edge wear both front tyres

Pass 17 Mar 2012 48,788 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Inner edge front tyre wear

o/s/f strut dust cover split

Pass 12 Mar 2011 47,966 miles

Front Brake discs have excessive corrosion, not seriously weakening the discs

Fail 5 Mar 2011 47,876 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake discs have excessive corrosion, not seriously weakening the discs

Pass 19 Mar 2010 44,564 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 39,750 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 35,438 miles

n/s rear tyre deteriorating.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 31,690 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 29,693 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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P960 ERD is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P960 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.

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What year was P960 ERD registered?

P960 ERD is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 24 December 1996.

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