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D555 JJD

1987 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,727 mi
Last recorded114,727 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider102,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD555 JJD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 114,727 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill corroded

Offside Rear service brake effort only just met requiements

Offside washer jet not working nearside provides sufficient

Fail 1 Jun 2022 114,727 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill corroded

Offside Rear service brake effort only just met requiements

Offside washer jet not working nearside provides sufficient

Pass 11 Jun 2021 114,722 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play borderline (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 114,692 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 114,488 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 114,307 miles

Front nearside & offside inner sills corroded no holes

Offside Front slight brake bind

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 114,307 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front nearside & offside inner sills corroded no holes

Offside Front slight brake bind

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

Pass 26 May 2017 114,145 miles

Body has slight corrosion both front inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak from engine

Steering box has slight movement in the arm.

Fail 18 May 2017 114,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Body has slight corrosion both front inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak from engine

Steering box has slight movement in the arm.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 113,869 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both inner sills and floor at the front corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2015 113,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brakes pipes have been painted preventing through inspection

nearside front inner & outer sills corroded

offside front inner & outer sills corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2015 113,519 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake pipes have been painted

nearside inner sill front corroded

offside inner sill front corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2010 113,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 113,373 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 113,201 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 113,199 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 112,852 miles

slight interaction on rear lights

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 26 Aug 2008 112,852 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight interaction on rear lights

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Aug 2007 112,492 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 112,492 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in b both rear wheel bearings

slight play in near side front wheel bearing

slight play in steering box

slight play in steering ideler

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?

Based on 124,331 MOT tests across 8,177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,906
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
8,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,433
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,048
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,697
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,135
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D555 JJD is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 102,274 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Spider fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D555 JJD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Spider typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 39 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D555 JJD is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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