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BSL 590

2002 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3,037 mi
Last recorded3,037 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider65,945 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSL 590
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 3,037 miles

Offside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 25 Jul 2017 1,673 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 99,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2016 99,129 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 95,633 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

play in steering

Pass 10 Jul 2014 92,199 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 86,914 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 84,919 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 82,386 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 78,347 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 74,721 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 72,159 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 69,727 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 69,712 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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BSL 590 is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 65,945 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 BSL 590, 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 24 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BSL 590 registered?

BSL 590 is a 2002 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is BSL 590 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BSL 590 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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