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J501 NLL

1992 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

70,440 mi
Last recorded70,440 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider89,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ501 NLL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 70,440 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s inner and outer sill and front floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 70,184 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking points and floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 69,895 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors and jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 69,895 miles

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors and jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 69,731 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floors and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 69,424 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 69,181 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wings and inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 68,587 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 68,580 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Plastic side sill covers fitted at the time of test.

Pass 23 May 2018 68,124 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 67,939 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

surface corrosion of under body and suspension

Pass 23 Jun 2015 67,655 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 67,653 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 67,474 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 May 2013 67,474 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 67,353 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

various areas of bodywork swollen with corrosion

Fail 8 May 2012 67,353 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery faulty

various areas of bodywork swollen with corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2011 66,939 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 66,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front flooring corroded

offside front chassis rail corroded

offside front flooring corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2009 66,339 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

both sides front flooring weakened by corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2009 66,339 miles

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

both sides front flooring weakened by corrosion

Fail 4 Jan 2008 64,767 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 64,767 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 64,066 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 62,842 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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J501 NLL is a 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J501 NLL, 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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J501 NLL is a 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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