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J903 GAL

1992 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,829 mi
Last recorded36,829 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider89,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ903 GAL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 36,829 miles

Very slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 30 Jun 2011 36,730 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brakes binding slightly.

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 36,517 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 35,898 miles

Both headlamps have masks fitted.Vehicle is sitting down on nearside.Plastic covers fitted to outer sills.

Front suspension slightly stiff in operation.Both front brakes binding slightly.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 35,529 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 35,500 miles

Nearside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Both headlamps fitted with beam deflectors.

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front suspension low.( poss worn coil spring?)Nearside drag link end almost fouling on lower wishbone assy. Plastic covers fitted to outer sills.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 34,842 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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J903 GAL is a 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J903 GAL, 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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J903 GAL is a 1992 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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