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R36 CBO

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,464 mi
Last recorded23,464 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 CBO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2024 23,464 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 23,314 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 22,669 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 22,072 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 21,864 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 21,621 miles

Service brake perfromance ONLY 50% the minimum required for MOT.

Pass 11 Oct 2018 21,265 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 21,002 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 20,575 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 20,338 miles

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

Front Advise on nearside and offside front support bracket bushes weathering

Pass 18 Sep 2014 19,697 miles

advise ottside and nearside front support bracket bushes slight deteriorted

Pass 2 Oct 2013 19,166 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 18,974 miles

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

nearside rear coil spring has slight corrosion

offside rear coil spring has slight corrosion

slight corrosion nearside rear brake disc

slight corrosion on offside rear brake disc

unable to properly check outer sills due to plastic trims

Pass 20 Feb 2009 18,929 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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R36 CBO is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R36 CBO, 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 R36 CBO registered?

R36 CBO is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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