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R45 WGM

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,038 mi
Last recorded94,038 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 WGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 94,038 miles

Corrosion on front and rear brake disc inner faces

Spring missing from offside front brake caliper

Pass 23 Mar 2009 94,002 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cooling fan not working

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 23 Mar 2009 94,002 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cooling fan not working

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 16 Jul 2007 93,102 miles

o/s and n/s front discs corroded on inner face

Pass 10 Mar 2006 85,168 miles

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

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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R45 WGM is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver 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 R45 WGM, 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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R45 WGM is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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