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R233 CHD

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,381 mi
Last recorded119,381 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 CHD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2009 119,381 miles

front brakle discs lipped

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edgd

slight exhaust blow fron centre joint

Fail 11 Feb 2009 119,381 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brakle discs lipped

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edgd

slight exhaust blow fron centre joint

Pass 19 Feb 2008 108,437 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Feb 2008 108,409 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2007 98,418 miles

50 % of centre rear brake light inoperative

offside sill damaged

rear shock absorbers damp

windscreen marked

Fail 17 Feb 2007 98,418 miles

50 % of centre rear brake light inoperative

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside sill damaged

rear shock absorbers damp

windscreen marked

Pass 22 Feb 2006 82,192 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 82,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front bracket bolted to floor,bolts bent and rubber bushes split

offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge and wearing low

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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R233 CHD is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R233 CHD, 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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R233 CHD is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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