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NSJ 432R

1976 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,565 mi
Last recorded89,565 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider58,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNSJ 432R
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 89,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

nearside rear axle oil seal weeping slightly

slight oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2022 88,650 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis Marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Underside of vehicle body and components showing signs of corrosion

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 15 Jul 2019 87,682 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

centre exhaust has slight blow

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 20 Jul 2018 86,325 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2018 86,298 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (marked yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 85,255 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 84,755 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 84,304 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from n/s/r axle

Fail 26 May 2015 84,304 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from n/s/r axle

Pass 28 May 2014 83,867 miles

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

slight oil leak from n/s/r axle seal

Pass 11 Jun 2013 83,260 miles

slight oil leak from n/s/r axle

Fail 5 Jun 2013 83,260 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

corrosion to nearside front floor pan

slight oil leak from n/s/r axle

Pass 26 Jun 2012 82,629 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 82,625 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2011 81,653 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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NSJ 432R is a 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 58,011 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 NSJ 432R, 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 50 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 NSJ 432R registered?

NSJ 432R is a 1976 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 August 1976.

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