1997 Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0L Petrol · R265 EOR
1997 Alfa Romeo Spider (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1997. Recorded mileage 88,696 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ALFA ROMEO SPIDER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,696 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2000cc
R265 EOR Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/01/2025
- 88,696 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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R265 EOR Mileage History
- 21/09/200653,353 mi
- 29/09/200653,356 mi+3 mi
- 05/09/200756,249 mi+2,893 mi
- 01/08/200956,982 mi+733 mi
- 02/07/201061,393 mi+4,411 mi
- 02/07/201061,393 mi
- 26/05/201163,521 mi+2,128 mi
- 03/06/201163,715 mi+194 mi
- 02/06/201265,247 mi+1,532 mi
- 22/06/201265,330 mi+83 mi
- 22/06/201265,353 mi+23 mi
- 09/01/201565,876 mi+523 mi
- 06/02/201667,463 mi+1,587 mi
- 31/07/201868,117 mi+654 mi
- 03/08/201868,120 mi+3 mi
- 10/07/201970,044 mi+1,924 mi
- 10/07/201970,045 mi+1 mi
- 01/02/202172,629 mi+2,584 mi
- 11/04/202274,136 mi+1,507 mi
- 11/04/202274,136 mi
- 13/04/202379,780 mi+5,644 mi
- 19/04/202379,782 mi+2 mi
- 06/02/202484,343 mi+4,561 mi
- 13/01/202588,696 mi+4,353 mi
Average of roughly 1,930 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
R265 EOR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider (R265 EOR) between September 2006 and January 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 13 January 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: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 49 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))”; “Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
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