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R240 WJM

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

55,633 mi
Last recorded55,633 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 WJM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 55,633 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 53,309 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 52,271 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 52,271 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2023 51,144 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 50,620 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 50,620 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 50,620 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 50,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 50,536 miles

both front brakes disc's rusty on inner edge

both rear lower arms rusty

Pass 9 Apr 2018 50,328 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 50,324 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 50,164 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight low effort (3.7.B.3)

engine has tapping noise

engine under tray damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2016 50,164 miles

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

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight low effort (3.7.B.3)

engine has tapping noise

engine under tray damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2015 50,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 50,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 49,976 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 49,976 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 49,564 miles

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

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

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 11 Apr 2011 49,220 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 48,944 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 48,460 miles

Handbrake near end of reserve travel.

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 48,109 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2007 48,109 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 46,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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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R240 WJM is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R240 WJM, 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 R240 WJM registered?

R240 WJM is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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