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AJB 240J

1970 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 1750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,302 mi
Last recorded53,302 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider51,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJB 240J
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1970
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,750cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 53,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2017 51,306 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 51,306 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 50,749 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 50,159 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 49,744 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 49,744 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 49,474 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 49,474 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2012 48,801 miles

Slight play in Offside front lower ball joint

Pass 15 Apr 2011 48,341 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 48,152 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 47,694 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 46,598 miles

SLIGHT BRAKE FLUID LEAK FROM CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER

SLIGHT NSR BRAKE BIND AFTER H/BRAKE APPLIED.

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING WHEEL.... RECOMMEND FURTHER CHECK MADE TO TORQUE OF NUT BEHIND CENTRE COVER

Pass 5 Dec 2006 46,296 miles

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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AJB 240J is a 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 1,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 51,306 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJB 240J, 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 56 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AJB 240J registered?

AJB 240J is a 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 11 September 1970.

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