1997 Alfa Romeo Spider 3.0L Petrol · P43 TBJ
1997 Alfa Romeo Spider (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1997. Recorded mileage 97,470 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jul 2021. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO SPIDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jul 2021
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,470 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P43 TBJ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2020
- 97,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P43 TBJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider (P43 TBJ) between February 2006 and July 2020.
The record contains 14 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))”; “Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen INSECURE (3.5 (a))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
P43 TBJ Mileage History
- 17/02/200671,876 mi
- 26/04/200777,473 mi+5,597 mi
- 10/05/200849,000 mi-28,473 mi
- 25/04/200950,401 mi+1,401 mi
- 06/05/201051,216 mi+815 mi
- 13/04/201151,600 mi+384 mi
- 25/04/201253,888 mi+2,288 mi
- 27/04/201354,916 mi+1,028 mi
- 22/04/201455,580 mi+664 mi
- 02/04/201595,220 km
- 29/07/201695,838 mi
- 19/08/201796,516 mi+678 mi
- 26/06/201997,268 mi+752 mi
- 26/06/201997,270 mi+2 mi
- 26/05/202097,465 mi+195 mi
- 09/07/202097,470 mi+5 mi
- 10/07/202097,470 mi
Average of roughly 1,778 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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