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J487 WRX

1992 Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,493 mi
Last recorded109,493 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider89,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ487 WRX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1992
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 109,493 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 99,691 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

offside front door stiff to open

slight cracking to walls of rear tyres

Pass 1 Nov 2006 87,710 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 87,704 miles

Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 85,809 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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J487 WRX is a 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider in Yellow with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J487 WRX, 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 J487 WRX registered?

J487 WRX is a 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J487 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J487 WRX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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