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S149 BGJ

1999 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

15,474 mi
Last recorded15,474 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider74,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 BGJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 15,474 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 15,018 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 14,319 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 14,319 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 13,587 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 13,587 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 12,780 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 12,544 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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S149 BGJ is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 74,217 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 S149 BGJ, 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 27 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S149 BGJ registered?

S149 BGJ is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S149 BGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S149 BGJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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