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R279 VSE

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

82,233 mi
Last recorded82,233 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 VSE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 82,233 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 82,229 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 82,219 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 82,163 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 82,132 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear inner box section excessively corroded but not considered structural or supportive

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 82,132 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear inner box section excessively corroded but not considered structural or supportive

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 82,054 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 82,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 80,636 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 80,636 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Oct 2015 80,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 80,340 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 80,336 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres worn to inner edge

nearside front sill deformed at jacking point

nearside handbrake poor

nearside rear sill deformed at jacking point

offside front behind wheelarch corroded ( non load bearing area )

offside front sill deformed at jacking point

Pass 7 Apr 2012 78,221 miles

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 78,221 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 75,571 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 75,569 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded and worn,offside front indicator lamp damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2010 71,580 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Lower light lens damaged.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 67,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 67,357 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 64,180 miles

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

slight discolouration to front indicator bulbs

Fail 13 Mar 2008 64,186 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

slight discolouration to front indicator bulbs

Pass 12 Mar 2007 61,908 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 61,907 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 58,358 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded and worn.

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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R279 VSE 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 56%.

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 R279 VSE, 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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R279 VSE is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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