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BCV 649T

1990 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

10,007 mi
Last recorded10,007 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider86,126 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCV 649T
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 10,007 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 10,006 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 9,983 miles

slight oil on steering box

Pass 9 Aug 2016 9,964 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 9,948 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low on outer edge - 2mm

slight free play in steering box/steering arm

Pass 5 May 2015 9,914 miles

n/s/f tyre tread depth low (2mm) and bald on outer edge

o/s/r brake binding slightly

slight free play in steering box

Pass 11 Mar 2014 9,787 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Mar 2013 9,782 miles

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

osr brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2011 9,595 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 9,533 miles

front brakes slightly imbalanced

hydro carbon level high

rear brake pipes beginning to corrode slightly

Fail 4 Jun 2010 9,514 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

front brakes slightly imbalanced

hydro carbon level high

rear brake pipes beginning to corrode slightly

Pass 23 May 2008 9,382 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 May 2006 9,006 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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BCV 649T is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,126 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 BCV 649T, 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 36 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BCV 649T is a 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 7 December 1990.

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