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J77 MPY

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

61,879 mi
Last recorded61,879 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ77 MPY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 61,879 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 May 2024 61,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2023 61,747 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 61,480 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 59,170 miles

Hand brake on legal limit.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 58,260 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 56,315 miles

Emissions erratic/borderline

engine covers fitted

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 25 Apr 2018 56,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers fitted

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2017 54,644 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 54,634 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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 52,250 miles

ADVISE AIRBAG WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED

ADVISE NSF TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

ADVISE OSF TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT

ADVISE OSR NUMBER PLATE LAMP OUT

ADVISE REAR DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED

ADVISE WHINE FROM ENGINE

Pass 9 Aug 2013 50,992 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,992 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2010 50,992 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2009 50,784 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 50,384 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 50,384 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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J77 MPY is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 77,205 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 J77 MPY, 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 28 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J77 MPY is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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