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JPN 205L

1973 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

97,414 mi
Last recorded97,414 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider63,008 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPN 205L
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1973
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 97,414 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 97,335 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 97,249 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 97,094 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 96,420 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 96,420 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 95,937 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 95,505 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 94,753 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 94,752 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by headlights (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affectd by headlights (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2017 94,396 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 94,000 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 93,446 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 92,823 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 92,823 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2012 92,467 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 92,076 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 91,423 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 90,934 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 90,666 miles

Foot brake travel long. Advise further investigation.

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearings.

Various areas of underside in poor condition due to corrosion and several repairs.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 90,536 miles

Various areas of underside in poor condition.

Pass 23 Aug 2006 90,083 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 90,058 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Various areas underside corroding and weak in several areas.

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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JPN 205L is a 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 63,008 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 JPN 205L, 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 53 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 JPN 205L registered?

JPN 205L is a 1973 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 18 May 1973.

Is JPN 205L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JPN 205L shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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