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R270 WLO

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,948 mi
Last recorded73,948 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 WLO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 73,948 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front exhaust section cracked and blowing

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

unable to check all brake pipes fully due to plastic shealth

Fail 10 May 2018 73,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak shock absorber leaking oil / very weak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded badly corroded at union to front flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner cv boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bold on inner/ unevenly worn (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked cracked on inner lip of rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint excess play upper ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened all brake pipes not fully testable due to plastic sheath covering (3.6.A.3)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front section cracked and blowing (7.1.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corrode / worn inner (3.5.1i)

Front Oil leak engine oil leaks ()

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer cv boots leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner tyre out of shape and badly stepped on inner

Rear coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 May 2017 69,706 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 69,706 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 67,144 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 63,927 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 61,011 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 58,338 miles

advise n/s/f lower suspension arm has play in a pin/bush

advise o/s/r radius arm bush has slight free play

advise o/s/r shock absorber weeping oil

Pass 3 Jul 2012 57,237 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2012 57,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 54,261 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 51,432 miles

front regisation plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2008 51,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front regisation plate slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Jul 2007 47,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 43,914 miles

both rear tyre treads slightly out of shape.

offside front tyre tread worn on inside edge.

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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R270 WLO is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R270 WLO, 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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R270 WLO is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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