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BPC 718H

1970 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,665 mi
Last recorded85,665 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider51,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPC 718H
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,290cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 85,665 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 85,459 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 85,455 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2009 85,278 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 85,198 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 85,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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BPC 718H is a 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BPC 718H, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BPC 718H registered?

BPC 718H is a 1970 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 16 March 1970.

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