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JDS 969K

1972 Alfa Romeo GT

Yellow Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,984 mi
Last recorded11,984 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo GT55,053 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDS 969K
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelGT
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 11,984 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2025 11,984 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 10,052 miles

Nearside Steering idler arm slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 10,027 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering idler arm slight play

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 8,632 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 7,197 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 7,197 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 6,830 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo GT?

Based on 118,469 MOT tests across 7,758 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
6,358
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
7,758
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,784
position lamp(s) not working 4,336
Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 3,874
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2,402
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,227
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JDS 969K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo GT in Yellow with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1972 Alfa Romeo GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 55,053 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 GT fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,784 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JDS 969K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo GT typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 54 years old, this Alfa Romeo GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JDS 969K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo GT, first registered on 31 December 1972.

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