1996 Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0L Petrol · P252 BPA
1996 Alfa Romeo Spider (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1996. Recorded mileage 59,470 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO SPIDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/08/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/10/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,470 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1970cc
P252 BPA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/08/2025
- 59,470 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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P252 BPA Mileage History
- 14/06/202459,384 mi
- 05/08/202459,388 mi+4 mi
- 05/08/202459,388 mi
- 09/08/202559,459 mi+71 mi
- 30/08/202559,470 mi+11 mi
Average of roughly 71 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P252 BPA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider (P252 BPA) between June 2024 and August 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 August 2025 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: Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both front (5.2.3 (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly re”.
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