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P985 DOA

1996 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,877 mi
Last recorded147,877 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider82,049 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP985 DOA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 147,877 miles

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

Unable to fully inspect certain areas / items due to factory fitted covers / panels.

Fail 18 Aug 2022 147,877 miles

Exhaust system insecure mounting rubbers x3 split / torn (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Unable to fully inspect certain areas / items due to factory fitted covers / panels.

Pass 12 Jul 2021 147,461 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 147,155 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 147,135 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer insecure rubber split (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose porous perished (1.1.12 (e))

Central exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Handbrake warning light not illuminating when parking brake applied

Nearside Front Inner Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

underside body corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2017 146,756 miles

Advise nearside rear inner tyre starting to wear unevenly

Advise offside front inner wheel arch corroded

Advise offside front steering rack boot perished

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 May 2017 146,754 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Advise centre rear exhaust rubber perished

Advise nearside rear inner tyre starting to wear unevenly

Advise nearside side repeater slightly faded

Advise offside front inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Advise offside front steering rack boot perished

Advise rear parking brake recorded low efficiency but enough to pass its requirements

Advise slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2016 146,064 miles

oil leak

plastic covers covering both outer sills

Fail 18 Apr 2016 146,063 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area holed and corroded ,,requires further attention (5.2.6)

exhaust centre rubber and bracket missing

oil leak

plastic covers covering both outer sills

Pass 12 May 2015 145,412 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 May 2015 145,409 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 143,968 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 143,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 140,074 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2012 138,890 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 138,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 136,943 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 132,393 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 132,356 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 127,561 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 127,440 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 122,116 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate slight damage advise replacement

Pass 20 Mar 2007 115,459 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 103,901 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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P985 DOA is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P985 DOA, 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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P985 DOA is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 November 1996.

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