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KIJ 451

1979 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

60,608 mi
Last recorded60,608 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider58,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKIJ 451
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 60,608 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 60,253 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 58,999 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage on front bumper

Fail 6 Jun 2016 58,999 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

damage on front bumper

Pass 3 Jun 2015 58,538 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 58,452 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 57,881 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 56,890 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 55,960 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 54,957 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

off side head lamp deflector insecure

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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KIJ 451 is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 58,099 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 KIJ 451, 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 47 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 KIJ 451 registered?

KIJ 451 is a 1979 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is KIJ 451 safe to buy?

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