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H117 HEJ

1991 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

9,917 mi
Last recorded9,917 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider86,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH117 HEJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 9,917 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 9,572 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 9,267 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 8,818 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 7,943 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 7,939 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 7,294 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 7,057 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 6,750 miles

Centre exhaust section has a small leak

Fail 25 Jan 2019 6,747 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both headlamps are for left hand drive cars (4.1.2 (a))

Centre exhaust section has a small leak

Pass 17 Jan 2018 3,421 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 3,421 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Battery -ve terminal (1.9.2a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 2,972 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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H117 HEJ is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,508 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 H117 HEJ, 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 35 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 H117 HEJ registered?

H117 HEJ is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H117 HEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for H117 HEJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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