1991 Alfa Romeo Spider 1.6L Petrol · H931 POJ

The Alfa Romeo Spider presents a stable and unremarkable MOT history, with the most recent test on 1 May 2025 at 46,724 miles showing no defects or advisories. This consistency extends back to 13 June 2022 , where the vehicle also passed without issues, indicating no deterioration in core mechanical or structural components over the past three years. The absence of recurring advisories—such as suspension wear, brake binding, or corrosion—suggests the car has either been well-maintained or, more likely, driven infrequently enough to avoid accelerated wear. That said, the lack of mileage progression (the odometer remains static at 46,724 miles across all tests) raises questions about whether the vehicle has been stored long-term or used very lightly, which could mask latent issues. The mileage of 46,724 miles over 35 years —averaging just 1,335 miles annually —is exceptionally low for a classic roadster of this age. Such minimal usage may explain why no defects have emerged, but it also implies the car has spent extended periods in storage, potentially accelerating issues like seal degradation, battery deterioration, or corrosion in less accessible areas (e.g., wheel arches, chassis rails). The static odometer reading across four consecutive MOTs (2022–2025) is unusual; typically, even lightly used classics accumulate some mileage between tests. Without further service records, a buyer cannot rule out deferred maintenance, particularly in areas prone to neglect when a car sits unused. Given the clean MOT history, a prospective purchaser should prioritise a pre-purchase inspection focusing on hidden corrosion —common in Alfa Spider chassis and suspension mounts— brake system integrity (including flexible hoses and caliper condition), and fluid levels (brake, clutch, and differential). The static mileage suggests the engine bay may need attention: timing belt, water pump, and seals could be due for replacement if the car has been stored, while electrical systems (e.g., alternator, starter motor) may suffer from inactivity. A test drive should check for suspension compliance (worn bushes or sagging coil springs) and exhaust emissions , though the latter has not been flagged in recent tests. The absence of advisories is encouraging, but the low mileage history demands scrutiny of components that degrade over time regardless of use.