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A17 BXR

1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint

Black Petrol 1712cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,152 mi
Last recorded69,152 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint65,319 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 BXR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSprint
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,712cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2025 69,152 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 68,606 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 68,056 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 67,820 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 67,530 miles

Advanced corrosion on screen scuttle panel and both rear wheel arches

Windscreen wipers slow and noisy

Pass 9 Apr 2019 65,748 miles

Windscreen wipers slow and noisy

Advanced corrosion on screen scuttle panel and rear wheel arches

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 65,748 miles

Advanced corrosion on screen scuttle panel and rear wheel arches

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wipers slow and noisy

Pass 5 Apr 2018 64,931 miles

Advanced corrosion on both rear wheel arches

Advanced corrosion on scuttle panel (in front of screen).

Slight dampness inside n/s outer headlamp.

Pass 7 Apr 2017 63,716 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 63,157 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 63,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 57,975 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 57,975 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2013 54,387 miles

nearside front top mount deteriorated

offside front top mount deteriorated

Fail 25 Oct 2013 54,385 miles

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

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front top mount deteriorated

offside front top mount deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2012 51,419 miles

Advanced corrosion on both rear jacking point areas

Coolant leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 47,344 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 47,344 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2009 45,073 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 44,316 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 44,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

both front tyre walls splitting

Fail 20 Jun 2007 44,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyre side walls are starting to perish

intermittent wipe very slow in operation

no key to test fuel cap

Pass 21 Dec 2005 42,237 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2005 41,710 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

off side rear shockabsorber mounting aera corroded

rear tyres splitting

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Sprint?

Based on 836 MOT tests across 129 vehicles.

72.2%
Pass Rate
383
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 31
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 26
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23
Headlamp not working on main beam 21
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A17 BXR is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint in Black with a 1,712cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 65,319 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 Sprint fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A17 BXR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Sprint typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 38 years old, this Alfa Romeo Sprint is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A17 BXR registered?

A17 BXR is a 1988 Alfa Romeo Sprint, first registered on 4 November 1988.

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