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BAB 400M

1974 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,725 mi
Last recorded20,725 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider19,913 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAB 400M
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 20,725 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 20,188 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 20,161 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 20,039 miles

Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 19,761 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 19,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 19,105 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 19,074 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 18,648 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Poor quality welding to chassis, advise structural repairs.

Fail 21 May 2014 18,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

brake pedal slightly soft

Pass 29 Oct 2012 17,752 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

clutch hose old and soft

corrossion forming on front lower valance, rear lower valance, spare wheel well, front inner chassis legs heavily covered in stoneguard so proper inspection not possible,

crb mounting rubbers perished, support bush worn

fuel tank rusty plus there is signs of fuel staining? possible leak when full?

rear inner arches showing signs of corrossion plus underseal is peeling away in various points

Fail 29 Oct 2012 17,752 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

clutch hose old and soft

corrossion forming on front lower valance, rear lower valance, spare wheel well, front inner chassis legs heavily covered in stoneguard so proper inspection not possible,

crb mounting rubbers perished, support bush worn

fuel tank rusty plus there is signs of fuel staining? possible leak when full?

rear inner arches showing signs of corrossion plus underseal is peeling away in various points

Pass 2 Nov 2011 15,972 miles

Excessive corrosion on nearside front inner wing not excessive at time of test.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 15,873 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Excessive corrosion on nearside front inner wing not excessive at time of test.

Pass 6 Oct 2010 12,936 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

vehicle has been welded and heavily undersield and therefore unable to fully inspect

Fail 4 Oct 2010 12,936 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

vehicle has been welded and heavily undersield and therefore unable to fully inspect

vehilce sitting very low at the front .Suspect weak front coil springs

Pass 5 May 2009 9,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 9,279 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 9,279 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 8,863 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 8,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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BAB 400M is a 1974 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 71.4%.

Across all 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 19,913 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 BAB 400M, 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 52 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BAB 400M is a 1974 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 6 May 1974.

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