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BAG 24S

1977 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1945cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

24,633 mi
Last recorded24,633 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider67,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAG 24S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,945cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 24,633 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 24,321 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 23,625 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer quarter panels very rusty both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 23,100 miles

N/S + O/S inner + outer sills getting rusty

Fail 9 May 2018 23,097 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working N/S + O/S (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding N/S + O/S (3.7.B.1)

N/S + O/S inner + outer sills getting rusty

Pass 5 May 2017 23,011 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 22,942 miles

Nearside Front inner track arm boot starting to deteriorate

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play N/S + O/S (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 22,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 22,737 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 22,376 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 22,100 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 22,100 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 21,260 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 20,960 miles

floor at nearside rear jack point corroded

Fail 13 May 2011 20,958 miles

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

floor at nearside rear jack point corroded

Pass 14 May 2010 20,297 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 20,291 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2009 20,109 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 20,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

boot floor corroded

fog light no working

Pass 7 May 2008 19,450 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 19,429 miles

Offside Front 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)

Pass 5 May 2007 18,581 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 18,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 17,854 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 17,853 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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BAG 24S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,945cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 67,260 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 BAG 24S, 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 49 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BAG 24S is a 1977 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1977.

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