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DHJ 158B

1964 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,659 mi
Last recorded79,659 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider55,535 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHJ 158B
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,584cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 79,659 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 79,037 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 78,096 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear axle check strap missing

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis legs (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 77,451 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 76,384 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 73,231 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 72,090 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 72,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 72,088 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre perished

Fail 12 Aug 2010 72,088 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 20 Jan 2009 72,021 miles

slight play steering box

Fail 20 Jan 2009 72,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play steering box

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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DHJ 158B is a 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 55,535 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 DHJ 158B, 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 62 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 DHJ 158B registered?

DHJ 158B is a 1964 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 29 April 1964.

Is DHJ 158B safe to buy?

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