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RGJ 785P

1975 Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,231 mi
Last recorded85,231 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider71,565 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRGJ 785P
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1975
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 85,231 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ( slightly perished ) (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ( slightly perished) (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 85,188 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front has a slight brake bind

Nearside Front has slight play on steering idler

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 84,847 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 84,432 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 84,214 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 82,035 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 78,214 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 78,214 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 76,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 76,053 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 71,670 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 70,004 miles

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

front floors corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2006 69,553 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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RGJ 785P is a 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RGJ 785P, 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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RGJ 785P is a 1975 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 August 1975.

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