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R29 OUY

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

17,571 mi
Last recorded17,571 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 OUY
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 17,571 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 17,499 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 17,397 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 17,377 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 17,268 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 17,162 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 17,029 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 16,716 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 16,598 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 16,402 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 15,799 miles

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

both front discs slightly corroded inner side

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 15,016 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2014 14,482 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 13,665 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 13,075 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 12,238 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 10,862 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 9,076 miles

all brake discs corroded

Pass 3 May 2007 8,655 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 8,654 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 7,898 miles

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

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

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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R29 OUY is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 R29 OUY, 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 R29 OUY registered?

R29 OUY is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R29 OUY shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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