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J172 EFU

1992 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,484 mi
Last recorded61,484 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider89,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ172 EFU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 61,484 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 61,220 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 61,208 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 61,201 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 60,943 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 60,898 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 60,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2018 60,450 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)

Offside Front wheel bearings have slight free play (9.2.8c)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 60,446 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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J172 EFU is a 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 89,395 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 J172 EFU, 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 34 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 J172 EFU registered?

J172 EFU is a 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 10 June 1992.

Is J172 EFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J172 EFU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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