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M8 DSJ

1999 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

136,246 mi
Last recorded136,246 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider74,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 DSJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 136,246 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 136,246 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 136,183 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 131,842 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sills corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2024 125,840 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracked and over ten years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 121,469 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 117,092 miles

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

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 116,797 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 116,065 miles

Central Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear screen faded affecting view to rear

Fail 24 Sep 2019 116,065 miles

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

Central Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear screen faded affecting view to rear

Pass 13 Sep 2018 114,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

n/s/r floor rusted

n/s/r tyre in poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2017 113,296 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 110,189 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 110,188 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all to load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 107,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 107,855 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.4.A.2h)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 102,417 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Sep 2014 102,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 99,597 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 99,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 91,726 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 91,726 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2008 86,875 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SOUNDS NOISY WHEN SPUN

REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVENLY

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Oct 2008 86,875 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGE

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SOUNDS NOISY WHEN SPUN

REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVENLY

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 80,012 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 68,621 miles

Engine undershield fitted .

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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M8 DSJ is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 M8 DSJ, 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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M8 DSJ is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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