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R455 UKH

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,058 mi
Last recorded59,058 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 UKH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 59,058 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 59,058 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 50,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 44,926 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 39,351 miles

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

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

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

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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R455 UKH is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R455 UKH, 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 R455 UKH registered?

R455 UKH is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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