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H38 JPU

1990 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,828 mi
Last recorded144,828 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider86,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH38 JPU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 144,828 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 144,565 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2010 144,553 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2008 144,140 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 144,140 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 143,323 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 142,652 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 142,652 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2006 142,502 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Jul 2006 142,452 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

boot struts defective

coolant leaking

nail in tyre

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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H38 JPU is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,126 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 H38 JPU, 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 36 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H38 JPU is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 21 September 1990.

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