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XDG 935J

1971 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1750cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

16,594 mi
Last recorded16,594 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider54,502 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDG 935J
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,750cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 16,594 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 16,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 16,463 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 16,402 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 16,303 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 16,303 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 16,230 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 15,899 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 15,898 miles

Nearside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 15,153 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 15,049 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

welding repairs heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Jun 2011 13,872 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 13,819 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 13,347 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 12,829 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 12,383 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 11,572 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 10,647 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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XDG 935J is a 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,750cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XDG 935J, 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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XDG 935J is a 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 8 June 1971.

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