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N898 WGR

1996 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,538 mi
Last recorded48,538 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider82,049 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN898 WGR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2009 48,538 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 48,533 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 48,072 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 47,552 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 47,552 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 45,591 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 45,577 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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N898 WGR is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 82,049 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 N898 WGR, 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 30 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N898 WGR registered?

N898 WGR is a 1996 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N898 WGR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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