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BMS 555K

1972 Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

54,294 mi
Last recorded54,294 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider62,399 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMS 555K
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 54,294 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 53,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2019 53,734 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 53,732 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 53,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 53,696 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 53,751 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 53,416 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 53,404 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 53,388 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corroded and holed offside front inner arch

Pass 27 Mar 2014 53,207 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 53,817 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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BMS 555K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider in Yellow with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 62,399 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 BMS 555K, 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 54 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BMS 555K is a 1972 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 8 May 1972.

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