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A10 BLM

1997 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,832 mi
Last recorded101,832 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider83,533 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 BLM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 101,832 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 101,761 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2017 100,555 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2016 100,171 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 100,171 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage DOOR TRIM (6.1.C.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 99,053 miles

both rear suspension arms (outer bushes) have slight play

wipers smear the screen slightly

Fail 29 May 2015 99,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear suspension arms (outer bushes) have slight play

wipers smear the screen slightly

Pass 31 May 2014 94,723 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 91,559 miles

advise fuel filter corrosion

advise n/s rear suspension lower hub bush slight play

Fail 15 May 2013 91,445 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

advise fuel filter corrosion

advise n/s rear suspension lower hub bush slight play

Pass 24 Oct 2011 90,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise both rear tyres starting to deteriate in shape

advise slight leak on exhaust

Pass 27 Oct 2010 89,377 miles

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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A10 BLM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 83,533 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 A10 BLM, 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 29 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A10 BLM is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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