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J379 PDE

1992 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

91,420 mi
Last recorded91,420 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider89,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ379 PDE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 91,420 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 91,413 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 90,427 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 90,419 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 89,652 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 88,610 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 88,549 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 87,843 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 86,900 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 86,900 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 86,798 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 86,761 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 86,709 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 86,709 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 86,643 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 86,434 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 86,425 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 85,901 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 85,901 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 85,327 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 85,327 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 84,484 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 84,483 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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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J379 PDE is a 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 J379 PDE, 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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J379 PDE is a 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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