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R469 FRT

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,786 mi
Last recorded75,786 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 FRT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 75,786 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 70,416 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 69,009 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 65,949 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 56,884 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 56,882 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 52,173 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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R469 FRT is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R469 FRT, 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 R469 FRT registered?

R469 FRT is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R469 FRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R469 FRT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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