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B11 BPA

1988 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,005 mi
Last recorded140,005 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider91,125 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB11 BPA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 140,005 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 140,005 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 136,632 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 136,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear chassis and suspension arms slight surface corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2008 128,371 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 123,557 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 118,162 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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B11 BPA is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 91,125 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 B11 BPA, 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 38 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 B11 BPA registered?

B11 BPA is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 17 March 1988.

Is B11 BPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B11 BPA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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