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BWD 446T

1978 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,475 mi
Last recorded72,475 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider58,023 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBWD 446T
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1978
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 72,475 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 72,470 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 71,812 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 71,275 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 70,674 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 70,671 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 69,946 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 69,943 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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BWD 446T is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BWD 446T, 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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What year was BWD 446T registered?

BWD 446T is a 1978 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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