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BBD 92E

1997 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

10,947 mi
Last recorded10,947 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider83,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBD 92E
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 10,947 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 10,625 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 10,168 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 9,798 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 9,630 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 9,010 miles

oil leaks under vehicle

Fail 17 Jun 2013 9,010 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

slight engine oils

Pass 2 May 2012 7,522 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 7,522 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

both front shock absorbers upper and lower mounting bushes slightly perished

some play in front suspension

underside of vehicle has been coated with underseal

Pass 8 Sep 2011 5,954 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 4,165 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 3,559 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 2,962 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 2,393 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 1,820 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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BBD 92E is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BBD 92E, 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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What year was BBD 92E registered?

BBD 92E is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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The MOT history for BBD 92E shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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