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R42 SBD

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

107,169 mi
Last recorded107,169 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR42 SBD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 107,169 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 106,980 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor to inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 106,514 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 106,514 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 105,935 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 105,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 105,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 104,977 miles

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2020 104,650 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 102,853 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 102,803 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Steering system fouling catching inner arch on full lock (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system fouling catching inner arch on full lock (2.2.D.2a)

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

both front tyres worn inner

no high level brake light

Pass 29 Apr 2017 92,096 miles

rear exhaust monting broken

Pass 8 Oct 2015 89,138 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 89,094 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 83,036 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 10 Apr 2014 83,029 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

handbrake travel

Pass 7 Dec 2012 81,093 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 81,093 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2011 80,186 miles

air bag light on (may fail next year).

nearside front lower suspension arm, ball joint dust cover split (may fail next year).

Fail 26 May 2011 80,181 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on (may fail next year).

nearside front lower suspension arm, ball joint dust cover split (may fail next year).

Pass 13 May 2010 78,940 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 74,911 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Feb 2009 74,911 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offside front tyre has cuts on sidewall

Pass 28 Jan 2008 65,235 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 65,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 58,482 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 58,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 49,085 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R42 SBD is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R42 SBD, 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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R42 SBD is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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