1997 Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0L Petrol · P5 MXX
1997 Alfa Romeo Spider (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1997. Recorded mileage 120,049 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jan 2024.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO SPIDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (11 Nov 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,049 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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P5 MXX Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2023
- 120,049 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P5 MXX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider (P5 MXX) between November 2021 and January 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). 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: “Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
P5 MXX Mileage History
- 04/11/2021120,024 mi
- 21/07/2022120,036 mi+12 mi
- 19/01/2023120,049 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 21 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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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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