1991 Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0L Petrol · J830 DGJ

The Alfa Romeo Spider presents a currently roadworthy status following its most recent test on 18 February 2023 at 83,873 miles, where the tester recorded no defects. The maintenance trend appears stable on paper, though the record is sparse with only two entries nine days apart. The earlier 7 February 2023 test at 83,872 miles returned a failure with no defects listed, a rare anomaly that suggests an administrative or documentation issue rather than a mechanical fault, and the subsequent pass confirms the vehicle cleared the gateway. At roughly 35 years old with 83,873 recorded miles, the Spider shows a low average of about 2,396 miles per year, indicating light use or extended periods in storage. The two 2023 tests capture only one mile of movement between them, so no rapid accumulation or notable gap emerges from the data provided. The clean pass with no advisories implies the previous keeper addressed any outstanding items before sale, though the thin history gives limited insight into long-term care patterns. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection focused on structural corrosion and suspension bushes, as 1991 Italian roadsters commonly suffer hidden rust in chassis rails and floor pans after decades of age. The absence of flagged brake discs, coil springs, or binding calipers in the record is reassuring but does not exempt the car from age-related perishing of rubber components and exhaust emissions degradation. Given the low mileage and sparse MOT trail, verify the odometer against service stamps and confirm the vehicle has not stood unused for long spells that dry out seals. The clean 2023 result supports a sound baseline, yet the buyer carries the risk inherent in any 35-year-old sports car with minimal documented test history.