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JYT 501N

1975 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,780 mi
Last recorded85,780 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider71,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYT 501N
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 85,780 miles

UNDERSIDE BEEN COVERED WITH SEALANT

Pass 20 May 2024 85,602 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 85,397 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 85,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both sides rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

wipers slightly slow but still clear screen

Pass 3 Jun 2021 84,925 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front suspension bump stop missing

Pass 18 Jun 2020 84,580 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside front suspension bump stop missing

Pass 25 Apr 2019 84,392 miles

nearside front suspension bump stop missing

Pass 26 Apr 2018 84,266 miles

Nearside Front suspension bump stop missing

Pass 10 May 2017 83,821 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 83,821 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near idler box (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 83,556 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front (difficult to inspect due to undersealing) (2.4.A.3)

battery slightly insecure

footbrake slightly low travel

front no plate slightly insecure

Pass 22 Apr 2015 28,947 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 82,262 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 82,262 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 81,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2013 81,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 81,264 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 81,264 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 80,924 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 80,924 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 80,138 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 80,138 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 79,329 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 78,540 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 78,540 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 77,928 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 77,928 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2006 77,254 miles

Front anti roll bar support panel corroded

Propshaft rubber coupling perished

Rear exhaust corroded

Slight play and oil leak from 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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JYT 501N is a 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 71,565 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 JYT 501N, 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 51 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JYT 501N is a 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 17 July 1975.

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