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F430 JKJ

1989 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

65,232 mi
Last recorded65,232 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider101,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF430 JKJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 65,232 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 64,973 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 64,763 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 64,396 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 64,155 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 63,942 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 63,942 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 63,905 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))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 63,403 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 63,028 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 62,700 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 62,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 62,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front tyre slight wear to inner edge

Pass 10 May 2010 61,806 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 60,965 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wipers work slowly,water leak,

Fail 19 Jun 2009 60,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wipers work slowly,water leak,

Pass 2 May 2008 60,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2008 60,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 59,628 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 58,118 miles

nearside rear tyre worn near limit

Fail 19 Apr 2006 58,118 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre worn near limit

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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F430 JKJ is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,139 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 F430 JKJ, 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 37 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 F430 JKJ registered?

F430 JKJ is a 1989 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 17 May 1989.

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