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1991 Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0L Petrol · J7 COD

J7 COD

1991 Alfa Romeo Spider (2.0L, petrol). First registered 21 Nov 1991. Recorded mileage 53,112 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jun 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.

Make & Model
ALFA ROMEO SPIDER
Year / Origin
1991
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 14 Jun 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 May 2027)
Recorded Mileage
53,112 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 14 Jun 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 May 2027
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1991
Engine
1962cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness with a consistently clean history across the last five tests. The most recent inspection on 16 June 2025 at 53,112 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This follows a stable trend of clean passes since 2020, indicating that the car is maintained to a standard that avoids immediate mechanical failure or significant structural deterioration. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 35-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 1,517 miles per year. Between May 2022 and June 2024, the car covered only 1,307 miles, suggesting minimal use or seasonal storage. There is a notable gap between the October 2020 and May 2022 tests, where the vehicle travelled only 228 miles over nineteen months. While low mileage reduces wear on drivetrain components, such infrequent use can lead to the drying out of seals, hoses, and fluid degradation. Despite the lack of recorded advisories, a buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection for structural corrosion, as classic Alfa Romeo models of this era are prone to rust in the sills, wheel arches, and floor pans. The MOT history does not reflect the condition of rubberized bushes or suspension components which may perish and crack due to age rather than mileage. Verify the integrity of the brake lines and the state of the fluids to ensure that the low usage has not masked internal mechanical leaks or system neglect.
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J7 COD Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2025
  • 53,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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J7 COD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 3 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Alfa Romeo Spider (J7 COD) between May 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

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ADVISORY

J7 COD Mileage History

  1. 11/05/202251,805 mi
  2. 05/05/202352,213 mi+408 mi
  3. 03/06/202452,416 mi+203 mi
  4. 16/06/202553,112 mi+696 mi

Average of roughly 422 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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