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D597 JJD

1987 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,076 mi
Last recorded110,076 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider102,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD597 JJD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 110,076 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underbody undersealed

Fail 20 Jul 2019 109,767 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users rear hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

play in steering box

Pass 29 Apr 2011 106,369 miles

handbrake has alot travel

misfire on idle

n/s/r half shaft seal leaking

surface rust on all brake discs

Fail 28 Apr 2011 106,369 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

handbrake has alot travel

misfire on idle

n/s/r half shaft seal leaking

surface rust on all brake discs

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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D597 JJD is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D597 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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D597 JJD is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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