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BVS 128S

1982 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,523 mi
Last recorded70,523 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider55,754 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBVS 128S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 70,523 miles

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Mirror obscured by window frame

Underside heavily welded and undersealed

Fail 2 Sep 2019 70,523 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside Mirror obscured by window frame

Underside heavily welded and undersealed

Pass 14 Aug 2018 70,261 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to inner sill area

Pass 31 Aug 2017 70,068 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion to offside rear inner sill area

Fail 25 Aug 2017 70,067 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

corrosion to offside rear inner sill area

Pass 24 Aug 2016 69,817 miles

offside rear inner sill corroded

oil leak

rear brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2015 69,707 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated very slightly (3.6.B.4d)

offside rear inner sill corroded

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2014 69,296 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

underside of vehicle undersealed

Fail 29 Jul 2014 69,295 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 1 Aug 2013 68,423 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 68,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 67,625 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2012 67,593 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2011 66,482 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 66,010 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2010 66,009 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2009 65,145 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2009 65,145 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 63,956 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 62,445 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 60,482 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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BVS 128S is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 55,754 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 BVS 128S, 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 44 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 BVS 128S registered?

BVS 128S is a 1982 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 8 June 1982.

Is BVS 128S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BVS 128S shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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