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R166 GGC

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,912 mi
Last recorded72,912 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 GGC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2026 72,912 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring carrier arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 72,486 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 May 2025 72,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50R16 87V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 71,248 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2024 71,248 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely VERY slow to release (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Near 90 no lock and Offside 100 no lock (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 65,490 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 60,146 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 60,141 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 60,120 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 59,717 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 59,243 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 56,186 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn on inner face

Pass 15 Jan 2015 52,615 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 47,826 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 43,863 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 38,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 38,860 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 34,008 miles

NSF tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2009 33,537 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake has long travel

o/s door mirror slightly loose

Pass 10 Dec 2008 32,054 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2008 32,054 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2007 30,872 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 29,528 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 29,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 26,922 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 26,922 miles

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

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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R166 GGC is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R166 GGC, 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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R166 GGC is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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