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JLB 13K

1972 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1963cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

20,607 mi
Last recorded20,607 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider62,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLB 13K
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,963cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 20,607 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 20,143 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 17,584 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 14,898 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 114,895 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 113,874 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 13,433 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 10,477 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 7,348 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 7,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 6,328 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 4,961 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2011 3,901 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 2,690 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 1,829 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 638 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 99,044 miles

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

top up bung missing from steering box

Pass 24 May 2006 97,775 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 96,452 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2005 96,452 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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JLB 13K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,963cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 62,399 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 JLB 13K, 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 54 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JLB 13K registered?

JLB 13K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 20 January 1972.

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