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H159 LJO

1991 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,516 mi
Last recorded55,516 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider86,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH159 LJO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 55,516 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 55,515 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 55,382 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 54,266 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 54,037 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 53,603 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 53,069 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 53,069 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 52,069 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 52,067 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 51,509 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 51,509 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 50,464 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 50,359 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 50,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 47,706 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 44,737 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 43,941 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 42,870 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 42,869 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 41,598 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 40,775 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 40,774 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 40,267 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 40,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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H159 LJO is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 H159 LJO, 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 H159 LJO registered?

H159 LJO is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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