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R155 UKP

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,156 mi
Last recorded124,156 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 UKP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 124,156 miles

Outer sills covered.

Pass 11 Oct 2021 123,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 131,342 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 118,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 118,649 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 118,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 20 Apr 2017 117,611 miles

both rear tyres inner edges worn

front pads and discs worn and corroded

o/s/f wheel arch liner loose

Fail 10 Apr 2017 117,605 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear tyres inner edges worn

front pads and discs worn and corroded

o/s/f wheel arch liner loose

Pass 2 Nov 2015 117,165 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 116,310 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 112,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

center exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2012 107,947 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 100,615 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 94,319 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 85,998 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 80,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 73,670 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 65,807 miles

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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R155 UKP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 77,205 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R155 UKP, 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 28 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R155 UKP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 September 1998.

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