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J216 KAG

1992 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,888 mi
Last recorded40,888 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider89,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ216 KAG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 40,888 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 40,882 miles

Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 40,224 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 40,219 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2022 40,205 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 39,592 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 39,572 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 39,311 miles

all tyres perished

Fail 8 Oct 2015 39,300 miles

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

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

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all tyres perished

Pass 10 Apr 2012 39,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres becoming cracked and perished

Fail 10 Apr 2012 39,285 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 39,015 miles

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

front tyres becoming cracked and perished

Fail 6 Apr 2011 39,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

all tyres becoming cracked and perished

Pass 16 Jul 2007 38,190 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 37,998 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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J216 KAG is a 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J216 KAG, 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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J216 KAG is a 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 24 June 1992.

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