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L10 BPC

1997 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

51,324 mi
Last recorded51,324 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider83,533 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL10 BPC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 51,324 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 51,324 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 51,322 miles

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 51,316 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition hole in rear pipe (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2016 51,168 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 51,152 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 50,712 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 49,991 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 49,973 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 49,563 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 47,593 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 47,593 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 45,855 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 45,819 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2008 43,796 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 41,392 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 41,392 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 39,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 39,316 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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L10 BPC is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 83,533 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 L10 BPC, 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 29 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L10 BPC is a 1997 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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