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BPC 55H

1970 Alfa Romeo 1750

Red Petrol 1779cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,819 mi
Last recorded75,819 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 1970 Alfa Romeo 175047,353 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPC 55H
MakeAlfa Romeo
Model1750
Year1970
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,779cc
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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 75,819 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 75,707 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 75,314 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 75,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively binding all 4 (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower mounting loose (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2015 75,310 miles

Nearside Rear slight oil leak from hub seal

Fail 28 Aug 2015 75,310 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear slight oil leak from hub seal

Pass 29 Aug 2014 75,157 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 75,045 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 74,764 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 74,764 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 74,255 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 74,170 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 73,561 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 73,561 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo 1750?

Based on 2,451 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
463
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 98
Stop lamp not working 80
brake binding 66
Headlamp aim too low 47
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 46
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BPC 55H is a 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 in Red with a 1,779cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 47,353 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 1750 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 98 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BPC 55H, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo 1750 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 56 years old, this Alfa Romeo 1750 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BPC 55H is a 1970 Alfa Romeo 1750, first registered on 5 January 1970.

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