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NNU 898J

1971 Alfa Romeo Spider

Cream Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

37 mi
Last recorded37 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider54,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNNU 898J
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1971
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 37 miles

nearside hand brake cable close to exhaust

Fail 17 May 2017 37 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 May 2017 33 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt installation does not use the standard seat belt mounting bolts and washers incorrect nuts fitted to seat belt bolts (5.3.1c)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

oil leaks

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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NNU 898J is a 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider in Cream with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 NNU 898J, 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 NNU 898J registered?

NNU 898J is a 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 8 April 1971.

Is NNU 898J safe to buy?

The MOT history for NNU 898J shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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