MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,734 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all brake discs staring to wear and corrode
rear brake effort poor
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear brake effort poor
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?
Based on 124,331 MOT tests across 8,177 vehicles.
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R159 PGF is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 R159 PGF, 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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What year was R159 PGF registered?
R159 PGF is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 26 June 1998.
Is R159 PGF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R159 PGF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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