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JDS 133J

1994 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

46,404 mi
Last recorded46,404 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 1994 Alfa Romeo Spider63,097 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDS 133J
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,750cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 46,404 miles

all floor and brake pipes covered in under sealed

very minor oil leaks at rear diff and steering box

Fail 20 Nov 2020 46,398 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front crossmember corroded

Intermediate drop arm modified, but not inappropriately slight movement (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

all body/components/pipes etc covered in underseal

Pass 8 May 2019 44,625 miles

Offside Rear brake disc has slight distortion

steering box shaft has slight lift/play

Pass 17 Apr 2018 43,071 miles

wipers keep running after washer switch operated disconnected plug from switch

Pass 12 Apr 2017 42,106 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 42,106 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 41,375 miles

Rear hand brake just passed min limit

Fail 14 Apr 2015 40,355 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 40,355 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 38,921 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking badly but no cords showing

nearside front lower sill staring to get weak with corrosion but not holed yet

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking badly but no cords showing

Fail 11 Apr 2014 38,921 miles

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

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking badly but no cords showing

nearside front lower sill staring to get weak with corrosion but not holed yet

nearside front tyre sidewall cracking badly but no cords showing

Pass 18 Apr 2013 37,615 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls badly cracked

nearside front tyre sidewall badly cracked

oil leak from steering box area

Pass 12 Apr 2012 36,133 miles

nearside front tyre / offside rear tyre / nearside rear tyre all sidewalls very badly cracked

oil leak from steering box area

Fail 12 Apr 2012 36,133 miles

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

nearside front tyre / offside rear tyre / nearside rear tyre all sidewalls very badly cracked

oil leak from steering box area

Pass 6 Apr 2011 34,821 miles

all tyres execpt offside front have cracking on sidewalls

Fail 30 Mar 2011 34,821 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

all tyres execpt offside front have cracking on sidewalls

Pass 25 Mar 2010 33,666 miles

both rear tyres and nearside front tyre all outer walls have lots of cracks advise to change tyres

Pass 23 Mar 2009 32,064 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 24 Mar 2008 31,284 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 30,253 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 30,163 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 16 Jan 2006 29,017 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 29,017 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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JDS 133J is a 1994 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 1994 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 63,097 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 JDS 133J, 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 32 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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JDS 133J is a 1994 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 March 1994.

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