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H478 JLF

1991 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

172,597 mi
Last recorded172,597 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider86,508 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH478 JLF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2013 172,597 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

under body corroded

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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H478 JLF is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 H478 JLF, 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 H478 JLF registered?

H478 JLF is a 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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