1997 Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0L Petrol · R102 CGO
1997 Alfa Romeo Spider (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 69,747 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO SPIDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 69,747 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R102 CGO Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 69,747 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (28 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R102 CGO Mileage History
- 11/01/200643,279 mi
- 31/01/200754,097 mi+10,818 mi
- 15/02/200754,145 mi+48 mi
- 05/03/200754,150 mi+5 mi
- 28/02/200857,186 mi+3,036 mi
- 28/02/200857,186 mi
- 06/03/200958,921 mi+1,735 mi
- 29/03/201061,075 mi+2,154 mi
- 20/05/201162,064 mi+989 mi
- 01/03/201362,715 mi+651 mi
- 04/03/201362,715 mi
- 07/04/201463,413 mi+698 mi
- 10/04/201463,413 mi
- 27/04/201563,848 mi+435 mi
- 03/02/201764,580 mi+732 mi
- 23/02/201865,547 mi+967 mi
- 22/02/201966,060 mi+513 mi
- 07/02/202066,672 mi+612 mi
- 24/02/202167,164 mi+492 mi
- 23/02/202267,659 mi+495 mi
- 10/03/202368,040 mi+381 mi
- 16/04/202468,796 mi+756 mi
- 07/04/202569,307 mi+511 mi
- 16/04/202569,360 mi+53 mi
- 08/04/202669,721 mi+361 mi
- 01/05/202669,745 mi+24 mi
- 12/05/202669,747 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,302 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
R102 CGO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider (R102 CGO) between January 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (28 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
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