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R234 WLB

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,429 mi
Last recorded97,429 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 WLB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 97,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 96,763 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 95,413 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 95,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions ROTATION INCORRECT (5.2.3 (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 93,481 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 91,849 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 90,672 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 88,668 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 87,492 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 86,446 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2017 86,429 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear floor (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2016 86,050 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 85,500 miles

N/S and O/S front brake discs corroded

N/S and O/s Rear Brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 85,482 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

N/S and O/S front brake discs corroded

N/S and O/s Rear Brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 79,833 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 79,100 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 70,145 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front tyres badly worn on inside edges-early failure likely.

Fail 11 Jul 2012 70,094 miles

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)

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front tyres badly worn on inside edges-early failure likely.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 62,262 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 59,593 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Dec 2009 59,593 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 56,914 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 55,503 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 55,229 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 55,155 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R234 WLB is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R234 WLB, 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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R234 WLB is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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