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YPJ 244

1996 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

95,736 mi
Last recorded95,736 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider82,049 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPJ 244
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 95,736 miles

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

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 22 Aug 2024 95,539 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 95,262 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 94,757 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 93,992 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 93,414 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 92,288 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 90,478 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 89,091 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 89,091 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 86,721 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 85,144 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 83,608 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 81,463 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 79,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 73,501 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 68,492 miles

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

front discs worn on inner faces

Pass 13 Jul 2009 55,713 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 42,324 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 29,741 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 29,706 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 18,176 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 15,504 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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YPJ 244 is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 YPJ 244, 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 YPJ 244 registered?

YPJ 244 is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is YPJ 244 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPJ 244 shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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