Just three former registered keepers, with current owner acquiring it in April 2024
Comprehensive £2,000 service by Alfa specialists Autolusso before recent 2,500-mile European tour
Advisory-free MOT valid until March 2026
The Appeal
Alfa Romeo's Spider became a much-honoured lineage thanks to the Guilia back in the '60s. Nearly thirty years later, it was replaced with this - the new 916 series. The new Spider was a sharp-featured roadster that felt bang up-to-date and fully worthy of the nameplate. and undeniably fun to drive - thanks in no small part to the much-loved, sonorous twin-spark under the bonnet.
This particular Spider stands out for its remarkably low mileage of just 44,920 miles, supported by a comprehensive service history. The current owner has recently invested significantly in mechanical preparation, resulting in a Spider that looks in very good order and performs well, as proven during a recent 2,500-mile European tour.
Then acquired by the second registered keeper (a car club member) in October 2001
Purchased by the current owner in April 2024
MOT valid until March 2026, with consistent testing history showing gradual mileage accumulation
Comprehensive service history from new, initially maintained by the supplying dealer (SGT)
Documented service history includes timing belt replacements and regular maintenance
In 2019, £2,898 was spent recommissioning the car after a period of non-use
The current owner has invested approximately £2,700 with Autolusso for comprehensive servicing and mechanical work
Original number plates from the supplying dealer still fitted
Registration changed to PAZ 3158 in October 2001
MOT history:
March 2000 at 19,186 miles
March 2001 at 21,716 miles
October 2001 at 25,628 miles (change of registration to PAZ 3158)
March 2003 at 31,333 miles
Aug 2004 at 35,983 miles
June 2005 at 36,169 miles
June 2006 at 37,648 miles
May 2008 at 38,886 miles
Feb 2010 at 39,223 miles
Jan 2014 at 40,280 miles
Mar 2019 at 40,746 miles
Feb 2023 at 41,747 miles
Feb 2024 at 42,089 miles
Mar 2025 at 42,275 miles
Service details:
PDI: 13/03/1997
1st Service 8/05/1998 at 12,574 miles (by SGT, the supplying dealer)
2nd service 13/05/1999 at 16,475 miles by SGT
3rd service 16/03/2000 at 19,186 miles by SGT
4th service 15/03/2001 at 21,716 miles by SGT (at change of ownership)
5th service 16/03/2003 at 31,332 miles by Alan Day (timing belt replaced)
6th service 20/06/2006
Thereafter, regular oil changes were carried out by a local garage according to the previous owner. More specific work includes:
2007: new airbag control unit fitted upon Alfa Romeo recall
March 2014: new clutch fitted
March 2019: £2,898 spent recommissioning the car after a period of non-use.
Costs included a service
Replacement timing belt
Replacement brakes including a new brake master cylinder and a new brake calliper
A new alternator was also fitted
March 2023: new plugs, HT leads and 4 x ignition coils. More recently 4 x new tyres were fitted and a service was carried out by an RAC Mobile mechanic at the same time as preparing a pre-sale report
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