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EMY 142J

1971 Alfa Romeo Spider

White Petrol 1570cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,872 mi
Last recorded78,872 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider54,502 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMY 142J
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,570cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 78,872 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 78,855 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 78,663 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 78,661 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2023 78,584 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 78,584 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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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EMY 142J is a 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider in White with a 1,570cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EMY 142J, 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 EMY 142J registered?

EMY 142J is a 1971 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 8 January 1971.

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