1996 Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0L Petrol · P698 EAS
1996 Alfa Romeo Spider (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16 Aug 1996. Recorded mileage 121,384 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO SPIDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,384 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P698 EAS Key Findings
- 31 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 121,384 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 15 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (38 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P698 EAS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
31 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider (P698 EAS) between November 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 15 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 15 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (38 issues), Brakes (37 issues), Tyres (19 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Suspension (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 67 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: “Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded and holed within”; “Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner an”; “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer s”.
P698 EAS Mileage History
- 02/11/200674,461 mi
- 22/10/200780,960 mi+6,499 mi
- 22/10/200780,960 mi
- 16/05/201186,444 mi+5,484 mi
- 20/05/201186,444 mi
- 02/06/201494,585 mi+8,141 mi
- 03/06/201494,585 mi
- 26/05/201594,937 mi+352 mi
- 27/05/201594,937 mi
- 02/06/201696,394 mi+1,457 mi
- 04/06/201696,405 mi+11 mi
- 26/05/201799,172 mi+2,767 mi
- 02/06/201799,173 mi+1 mi
- 22/06/201899,882 mi+709 mi
- 25/06/201899,896 mi+14 mi
- 24/04/201999,898 mi+2 mi
- 29/04/201999,922 mi+24 mi
- 02/06/2020102,496 mi+2,574 mi
- 03/03/2021103,405 mi+909 mi
- 05/03/2021103,404 mi-1 mi
- 02/03/2022109,601 mi+6,197 mi
- 09/03/2022109,603 mi+2 mi
- 06/03/2023113,041 mi+3,438 mi
- 14/03/2023113,068 mi+27 mi
- 14/02/2024115,403 mi+2,335 mi
- 27/06/2024115,408 mi+5 mi
- 11/07/2024115,446 mi+38 mi
- 15/07/2025117,347 mi+1,901 mi
- 21/07/2025117,347 mi
- 16/07/2026121,379 mi+4,032 mi
- 30/07/2026121,384 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 2,377 miles per year across 31 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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