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R299 NCE

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,082 mi
Last recorded105,082 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 NCE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 105,082 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 105,080 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due too heavy exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 104,916 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 104,408 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside all corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 104,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside all corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 103,756 miles

Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 May 2016 103,125 miles

Advise center exhaust mounting split

Advise n/s/f tyre inner shoulder worn

Advise oil leak

Exhaust system corroded

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 4 May 2016 103,125 miles

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

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

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

Advise center exhaust mounting split

Advise n/s/f tyre inner shoulder worn

Advise oil leak

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 103,118 miles

Advise center exhaust rubber split but system still adequately supported

Advise o/s/f door strap missing

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2015 103,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Advise center exhaust rubber split but system still adequately supported

Advise o/s/f door strap missing

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 97,470 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 91,433 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 87,823 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 87,822 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 82,254 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 82,253 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 75,096 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 75,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 62,401 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 57,885 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 May 2007 57,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2006 52,414 miles

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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R299 NCE is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R299 NCE, 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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R299 NCE is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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