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R4 KJF

1999 Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider74,217 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 KJF
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (at front) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

parking brake efficiency requirements just met

Pass 31 Jul 2023

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022

odometer faulty/ incomplete reading

Fail 16 May 2022

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

bonnet struts worn

odometer faulty/ incomplete reading

Pass 4 Apr 2019 91,249 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 91,109 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2015 91,109 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 90,639 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 89,167 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 89,167 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 86,439 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 82,318 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2010 82,318 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2009 78,098 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 75,495 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 61,593 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 59,743 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 59,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 56,770 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 56,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive 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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R4 KJF is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R4 KJF, 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 R4 KJF registered?

R4 KJF is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 June 1999.

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