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E992 JFS

1987 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,061 mi
Last recorded139,061 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider102,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE992 JFS
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 139,061 miles

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm idler arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 138,531 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 138,104 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (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))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 137,259 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 136,658 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 135,523 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 134,979 miles

nearside and offside inner lower sills corroded in areas not resulting in holes

under neath of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 21 Jun 2018 134,146 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 132,713 miles

nearside and offside slightly surface rust sills inner

vehicle under sealed in areas

Pass 8 Jun 2016 131,401 miles

under neath of vehicle under sealed

Pass 3 Jun 2015 129,872 miles

underneath of viechle undersealed

Fail 20 May 2015 129,696 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Oil leak

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 27 May 2014 128,921 miles

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

Oil leak

all b/pipes covered in grease

Pass 16 May 2013 127,057 miles

nsf steering idler arm has slight movment in bushes

Pass 24 May 2012 125,136 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2012 125,042 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2011 120,276 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 13 May 2010 117,764 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 115,158 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 112,479 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 109,935 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 109,926 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 May 2006 106,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 9 May 2006 106,884 miles

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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E992 JFS is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E992 JFS, 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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What year was E992 JFS registered?

E992 JFS is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 25 August 1987.

Is E992 JFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for E992 JFS shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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