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R17 JRC

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,000 mi
Last recorded66,000 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 JRC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 66,000 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 61,656 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 55,863 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 55,863 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 12 May 2008 55,843 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 54,271 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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R17 JRC is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R17 JRC, 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 R17 JRC registered?

R17 JRC is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R17 JRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R17 JRC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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