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D180 BSA

1987 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,306 mi
Last recorded118,306 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider102,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD180 BSA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 118,306 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 118,155 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 118,152 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 117,222 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 115,300 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 113,957 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 113,957 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering box worn, but not excessively (2.1.1 (c) (i))

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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D180 BSA is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 102,274 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 D180 BSA, 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 39 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 D180 BSA registered?

D180 BSA is a 1987 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D180 BSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D180 BSA shows 7 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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