1996 · 28 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1996 Alfa Romeo Spider MOT pass rate and common faults

102 MOT tests in 2024. 61.8% passed first time, compared with 66.2% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time61.8%
Failed or needed repairs38.2%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 102 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements9.8%
  2. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements5.9%
  3. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases5.9%
  4. Washers: not working4.9%
  5. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed4.9%
  6. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits4.9%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.9%
    9 marked dangerous
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.9%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.9%
  10. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes33.3%
  2. Emissions & leaks24.5%
  3. Lights & electrics24.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.7%
  5. Suspension11.8%
  6. Body & chassis9.8%
  7. Tyres6.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened19.6%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened17.6%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine11.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.8%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider?

In 2024, 61.8% of 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider cars passed their MOT first time, across 102 tests. The average for all 28-year-old cars was 66.2%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; service brake performance: efficiency below requirements; exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).