1996 Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0L Petrol · P708 GFY
1996 Alfa Romeo Spider (2.0L, petrol). First registered 16/08/1996. Recorded mileage 95,966 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO SPIDER
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,966 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
P708 GFY Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/05/2025
- 95,966 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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P708 GFY Mileage History
- 02/09/200682,653 mi
- 04/09/200682,654 mi+1 mi
- 04/09/200783,961 mi+1,307 mi
- 04/09/200783,962 mi+1 mi
- 05/08/200885,822 mi+1,860 mi
- 08/09/200988,810 mi+2,988 mi
- 11/09/200988,810 mi
- 20/04/201189,992 mi+1,182 mi
- 17/03/201290,113 mi+121 mi
- 24/11/201290,152 mi+39 mi
- 16/07/201490,755 mi+603 mi
- 18/11/202090,827 mi+72 mi
- 28/04/202190,889 mi+62 mi
- 29/04/202190,889 mi
- 28/04/202292,892 mi+2,003 mi
- 28/04/202292,892 mi
- 07/03/202395,514 mi+2,622 mi
- 07/03/202395,515 mi+1 mi
- 01/05/202595,966 mi+451 mi
Average of roughly 713 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
P708 GFY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider (P708 GFY) between September 2006 and May 2025.
The record contains 10 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 01 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (23 issues), Tyres (20 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 48 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 Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
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