1997 Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0L Petrol · P213 EOA
1997 Alfa Romeo Spider (2.0L, petrol). First registered 13 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 26,216 miles. MOT valid until 02 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO SPIDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 26,216 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P213 EOA Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 26,216 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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P213 EOA Mileage History
- 14/06/201326,029 mi
- 24/06/201326,029 mi
- 27/07/201326,029 mi
- 13/10/202126,072 mi+43 mi
- 15/03/202226,073 mi+1 mi
- 04/08/202526,096 mi+23 mi
- 04/08/202526,096 mi
- 06/07/202626,216 mi+120 mi
- 10/07/202626,216 mi
Average of roughly 14 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
P213 EOA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider (P213 EOA) between June 2013 and July 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 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 (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
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