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R170 DGN

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

99,669 mi
Last recorded99,669 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 DGN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 99,669 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 96,737 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 85,437 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 85,099 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Apr 2021 84,822 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 84,811 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake lever not against its stop

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 83,420 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 83,403 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 82,935 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 82,557 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 82,025 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 82,025 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubber broken (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 81,397 miles

205/50r16 87v

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 May 2014 80,034 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2014 80,034 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 79,025 miles

slight corrosion to all brakes

Pass 4 May 2012 78,328 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 76,470 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 75,189 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 73,567 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 72,292 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 70,952 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 68,532 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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R170 DGN is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R170 DGN, 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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R170 DGN is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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