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JBY 546J

1971 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,562 mi
Last recorded85,562 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider54,502 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBY 546J
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,750cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 85,562 miles

steering box slight play in centre pin

Fail 13 Sep 2014 85,557 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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JBY 546J is a 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 54,502 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JBY 546J, 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 55 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 JBY 546J registered?

JBY 546J is a 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1971.

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