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R31 GEW

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

34,892 mi
Last recorded34,892 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 GEW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2019 34,892 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

all four discs corroded

slight exhaust blow

Pass 6 Mar 2018 34,878 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 34,826 miles

Front All front suspension components corroded nearside and offside

Rear All rear suspension components corroded nearside and offside

Pass 27 Feb 2016 34,574 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 34,116 miles

O/s wiper split

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 34,116 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/s wiper split

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 33,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

exhaust deteriorated

floor to sills rusty

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2013 33,810 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2013 33,796 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2012 33,476 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 33,465 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 33,009 miles

both front and both rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2010 32,130 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 30,865 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear lower spring mounts rusty

Pass 28 Feb 2008 29,456 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

fuel pipes starting to corrode

n/s/f shock absorber gaiter split

o/s/f shock absorber gaiter split

Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,613 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 25,495 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R31 GEW is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R31 GEW, 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 R31 GEW registered?

R31 GEW is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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