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H161 JBW

1991 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

91,069 mi
Last recorded91,069 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider86,508 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH161 JBW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 91,069 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 90,364 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 89,788 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 88,356 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 87,977 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 87,976 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 87,737 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 87,481 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 86,730 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 85,204 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 83,745 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 81,600 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 76,207 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 70,211 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 68,708 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 63,119 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 35,732 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 33,499 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 31,944 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 31,863 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2007 31,000 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 30,000 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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H161 JBW is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H161 JBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H161 JBW registered?

H161 JBW is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 March 1991.

Is H161 JBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H161 JBW shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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