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JHE 197N

1983 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,009 mi
Last recorded73,009 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2010
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider71,231 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJHE 197N
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2010 73,009 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 72,806 miles

exhaust touching fuel tank

Fail 16 Jul 2009 72,806 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

exhaust touching fuel tank

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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JHE 197N is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,231 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 JHE 197N, 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 43 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JHE 197N registered?

JHE 197N is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 February 1983.

Is JHE 197N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JHE 197N shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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