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S236 VWJ

1999 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

40,400 mi
Last recorded40,400 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider74,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS236 VWJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 40,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 40,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 40,164 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 40,127 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 39,988 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 39,445 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 39,032 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 39,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 37,842 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 37,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 37,825 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken from centre silencer (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 36,891 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 36,757 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 35,796 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 35,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 35,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2012 35,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 34,326 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 34,326 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 33,184 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2010 33,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 32,890 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Dec 2008 32,890 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2007 30,222 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 30,222 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 28,394 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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S236 VWJ is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc 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 S236 VWJ, 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 S236 VWJ registered?

S236 VWJ is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S236 VWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S236 VWJ shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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