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B507 TJL

1985 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1964cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,044 mi
Last recorded86,044 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider103,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB507 TJL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,964cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 86,044 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 85,792 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 85,792 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 85,339 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 84,460 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 84,459 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 84,152 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 84,152 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 84,113 miles

all 4 tyres perished badly

Pass 30 Jun 2020 83,875 miles

all 4 tyre perished badly

Fail 30 Jun 2020 83,875 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all 4 tyre perished badly

Pass 2 Jul 2019 83,865 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 22 Jun 2018 83,627 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside offside outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside offside to outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 83,444 miles

all tyres have slight peripheral cracking

Fail 1 Jun 2017 83,444 miles

Fuel hose leaking in engine bay (7.2.3)

all tyres have slight peripheral cracking

Pass 26 May 2016 83,171 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 82,865 miles

Oil leak

all tyres slighty perished

Pass 6 Jun 2014 82,387 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

rear axle differential oil leak

Fail 29 May 2013 81,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 81,936 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2012 80,985 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

slight play steering box idler

Pass 5 Apr 2011 79,946 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 78,901 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 78,200 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 78,200 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 77,733 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 76,939 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 76,296 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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B507 TJL is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,964cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 103,503 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 B507 TJL, 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 41 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 B507 TJL registered?

B507 TJL is a 1985 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 13 May 1985.

Is B507 TJL safe to buy?

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