1996 Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0L Petrol · P492 BAP
1996 Alfa Romeo Spider (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1996. Recorded mileage 102,883 miles. MOT valid until 22/06/2027. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO SPIDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/06/2027
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,883 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
P492 BAP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/06/2026
- 102,883 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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P492 BAP Mileage History
- 02/06/2023100,290 mi
- 15/06/2024100,556 mi+266 mi
- 24/06/2025102,744 mi+2,188 mi
- 16/06/2026102,877 mi+133 mi
- 17/06/2026102,883 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 853 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P492 BAP 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 (P492 BAP) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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