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J9 TEX

1999 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,186 mi
Last recorded98,186 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider74,217 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 TEX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 98,186 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 98,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 98,136 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 98,132 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 98,034 miles

Nearside Front Fog lamp bulb holder insecure.

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 98,034 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front fog lamp bulb holder insecure

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 97,968 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2017 97,579 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 97,185 miles

Nearside Front Inner disk rusty

Offside Rear Upper suspension arm slight play

Rear pads

Pass 7 May 2015 96,503 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2015 96,501 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 95,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2014 95,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 94,852 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2013 94,851 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 94,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front disc's corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 93,637 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 92,358 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 90,872 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside front wiper blade split on end

radiator in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2008 88,170 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 88,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2007 84,826 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 78,378 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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J9 TEX is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 74,217 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 J9 TEX, 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 27 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J9 TEX registered?

J9 TEX is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is J9 TEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 TEX shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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