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J211 NLU

1992 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

45,342 mi
Last recorded45,342 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider89,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ211 NLU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 45,342 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 45,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 44,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres cracking on shoulder but no cords showing at time of test

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 3 Jul 2012 44,778 miles

both rear tyres cracking on shoulder but no cords showing at time of test

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 17 Jan 2011 43,891 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 43,526 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 43,475 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r susp, trailing arm bush cracked

rust forming on o/s/f sill

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

Pass 10 Oct 2008 42,645 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 42,398 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 42,381 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 41,508 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 41,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 37,740 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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J211 NLU is a 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 J211 NLU, 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 J211 NLU registered?

J211 NLU is a 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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