1997 Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0L Petrol · 550 EYD
1997 Alfa Romeo Spider (2.0L, petrol). First registered 28 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 35,911 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO SPIDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 35,911 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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550 EYD Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2023
- 35,911 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
550 EYD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider (550 EYD) between April 2006 and July 2023.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 04 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
550 EYD Mileage History
- 12/04/200628,563 mi
- 15/06/200732,917 mi+4,354 mi
- 02/09/200835,251 mi+2,334 mi
- 05/09/200835,253 mi+2 mi
- 12/01/201035,469 mi+216 mi
- 19/06/201735,832 mi+363 mi
- 19/07/201835,856 mi+24 mi
- 23/08/201935,856 mi
- 17/05/202135,862 mi+6 mi
- 28/05/202135,886 mi+24 mi
- 09/06/202135,886 mi
- 04/07/202335,911 mi+25 mi
Average of roughly 427 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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