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J535 GGP

1992 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,828 mi
Last recorded161,828 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider89,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ535 GGP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 161,828 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2026 161,810 miles

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

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Offside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 147,876 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 147,876 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 147,382 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Lower chassis has corrosion

both front lower jacking points have slight corrosion

Fail 6 Apr 2021 147,382 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Lower chassis has corrosion

both front lower jacking points have slight corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2020 147,038 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 146,821 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 146,818 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 146,318 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 146,314 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 145,532 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 143,374 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 138,498 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 128,515 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 122,265 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 122,238 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 118,772 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 118,770 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 114,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 114,765 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 113,834 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 112,301 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 10,219 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 110,219 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 108,940 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 107,805 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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J535 GGP is a 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 J535 GGP, 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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J535 GGP is a 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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