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LFB 2J

1975 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,353 mi
Last recorded78,353 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider71,565 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLFB 2J
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 78,353 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 78,353 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2015 78,320 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/ outer sill is slightly corroded

the spare tyre holder is slightly corroded.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 78,226 miles

N/S/F floor pan has been repaired and welded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare wheel well has been repaired and welded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 78,204 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

N/S/F floor pan corroded but a plate is welded from inside

N/S/R wheel arch excessively corroded (rear bumper support)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare wheel well corroded but repaired

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2013 77,644 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 77,027 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2012 77,025 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 75,572 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 75,567 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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LFB 2J is a 1975 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 60%.

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 LFB 2J, 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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LFB 2J is a 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 22 August 1975.

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