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SPY 769

1996 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

63,136 mi
Last recorded63,136 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider82,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPY 769
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 63,136 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 63,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 62,360 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 61,512 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 59,789 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 54,726 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH front tyres got cracks on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear tyres got cracks on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 53,884 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 53,123 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 52,412 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 51,868 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 50,182 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 48,652 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 47,603 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 46,044 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 44,992 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 41,770 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 40,508 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 37,620 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 36,511 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 36,511 miles

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

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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SPY 769 is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SPY 769, 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 SPY 769 registered?

SPY 769 is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is SPY 769 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPY 769 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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