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R287 WLO

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,553 mi
Last recorded56,553 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 WLO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 56,553 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rubber mounts and bushes worn showing sings of age but not affecting steering or suspension operation

engine noisy

general surface corrosion over vehicle not excessive or structural

Pass 21 Jan 2025 56,128 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 55,426 miles

General underside corrosion

Fail 16 Jan 2024 55,419 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 54,783 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 54,783 miles

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

General underside component corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Borderline excessive. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 54,446 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight play in rear suspension on both sides due to wear in bushes

Pass 25 Jan 2021 53,996 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS spring lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 53,305 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake only just met requirements 17% (16% min reqd)

Pass 26 Jun 2018 52,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 51,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 51,742 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 49,730 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 46,381 miles

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

minor oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2014 43,547 miles

Both front wipers smear the windscreen slightly

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

Nearside rear tyre worn LOW inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside rear tyre mis-shaped inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2014 43,547 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both front wipers smear the windscreen slightly

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

Nearside rear tyre worn LOW inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside rear tyre mis-shaped inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2013 42,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air intake pipe split

o/s/r tyre tread worn uneven

wipers poor

Fail 1 Jul 2013 42,067 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air intake pipe split

o/s/r tyre tread worn uneven

wipers poor

Pass 26 Jun 2012 38,015 miles

High level brake lamp incomplete

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

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

Oil leak

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

Sill trims fitted

Fail 26 Jun 2012 38,012 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Sill trims fitted

High level brake lamp incomplete

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 33,164 miles

Center brake lights incomplete

Oil leak

n/s/rear tyre to keep checked

Fail 13 Jul 2011 33,164 miles

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

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

Center brake lights incomplete

Oil leak

n/s/rear tyre to keep checked

Pass 22 Jul 2010 28,413 miles

Oil leak

plastic cover sills fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2010 28,413 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2009 24,854 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/f tyre starting to perrish.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 23,786 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jul 2008 23,786 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2007 22,647 miles

o/s rear hub has slight play present

Pass 24 Jul 2006 18,376 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 18,376 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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R287 WLO is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R287 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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R287 WLO is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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