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BSX 783S

1978 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,070 mi
Last recorded61,070 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider58,023 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBSX 783S
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 61,070 miles

various areas of bodywork and previously repaired areas showing signs of deterioration

Pass 25 Jun 2016 60,638 miles

various areas around bodywork deteriorated and poorly repaired

Fail 18 Jun 2016 60,633 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

various areas around bodywork deteriorated and poorly repaired

Pass 21 May 2015 60,269 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 60,269 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 16 May 2014 59,356 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 59,356 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2014 59,334 miles

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

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NSF chassis corroded

OSR lower quarter panel holed

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake pipes corroded

number plate bulbs are diffrent intensity

roof insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2012 58,963 miles

advice slight brake bind at n/s rear brake

advice slight corrosion in n/s and o/s front inner wheel arches

Pass 7 Apr 2011 58,609 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 58,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 58,599 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

fuel pipe to carb splitting

Pass 22 Apr 2009 57,822 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

hazard warning lamps not fitted & not originally fitted as standard equipment

o/s/f seat rear mountings slightly worn/insecure

o/s/r sill area adjacent to front wheel arch poorly welded/repaired

Fail 8 Apr 2009 57,822 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust HC emission only just within prescribed limits - attention advised

front brakes binding slightly

hazard warning lamps not fitted & not originally fitted as standard equipment

o/s handbrake effectiveness poor

o/s/f seat rear mountings slightly worn/insecure

o/s/r sill area adjacent to front wheel arch poorly welded/repaired

Pass 4 Apr 2008 57,538 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 57,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 57,327 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 57,326 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

main beam warning light inop

Pass 4 Aug 2005 51,670 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 51,699 miles

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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BSX 783S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BSX 783S, 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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BSX 783S is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 3 March 1978.

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