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J111 RUF

1999 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

91,125 mi
Last recorded91,125 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider74,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ111 RUF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 91,125 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 89,755 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 89,471 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 89,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 89,304 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 89,222 miles

Exhaust rusty

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 88,702 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 88,178 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 88,178 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 87,518 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front crossmember corroded

fuel pipe corroded

gear oil leak

mid exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

bonnet does not secure in the open position

Fail 25 May 2016 87,518 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front crossmember corroded

fuel pipe corroded

gear oil leak

mid exhaust box outer casing deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2015 87,185 miles

all four tyres slight perished and front ones wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Apr 2015 87,185 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

all four tyres slight perished and front ones wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2013 86,674 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 86,674 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

tracking/squeel from multi v belt area

Pass 11 Apr 2012 86,313 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 83,960 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 83,960 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 79,598 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front screen marked

Fail 8 Nov 2007 79,592 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front screen marked

Pass 3 Nov 2006 77,006 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 77,006 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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J111 RUF is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 74,217 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 J111 RUF, 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 27 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J111 RUF registered?

J111 RUF is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 29 June 1999.

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