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BGH 57H

1970 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,405 mi
Last recorded77,405 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider51,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGH 57H
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 77,405 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 77,405 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,399 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 77,351 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 77,259 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 77,259 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 77,215 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 77,215 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 77,138 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 76,991 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 76,484 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 75,779 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 75,579 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 75,057 miles

wiper blades on limits of wear

Fail 7 Sep 2007 75,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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BGH 57H is a 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 51,306 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 BGH 57H, 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 56 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 BGH 57H registered?

BGH 57H is a 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 22 April 1970.

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