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BNC 197T

1978 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2016
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

9,577 mi
Last recorded9,577 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2015
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider58,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNC 197T
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2015 9,577 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 9,572 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 8,167 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s outer sill corroded /double skin of metal

Fail 6 Nov 2007 8,164 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipe to n/s front flexi slightly corroded

n/s outer sill corroded /double skin of metal

Fail 26 Aug 2006 8,133 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2005 5,313 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 5,313 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 16 Jun 2005 4,903 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Outer Rear Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2005 4,903 miles

Service 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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BNC 197T is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 58,023 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 BNC 197T, 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 48 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BNC 197T is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 4 October 1978.

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