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R384 MCD

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,873 mi
Last recorded106,873 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 MCD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 106,873 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both rear spring cup holders corroding

Fail 23 May 2011 106,869 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both rear spring cup holders corroding

Pass 1 Jun 2010 100,457 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 94,539 miles

Oil leak

front tyres in poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2008 88,022 miles

2 bulbs out in rear tailgate brake light

gearbox oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2007 80,271 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 72,448 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 724,444 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2005 63,682 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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R384 MCD is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R384 MCD, 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 R384 MCD registered?

R384 MCD is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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The MOT history for R384 MCD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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