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R483 SWO

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,693 mi
Last recorded75,693 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR483 SWO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 75,693 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 75,375 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 74,808 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 73,250 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 73,246 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shock mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear brakes (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Coolant leak from rad ()

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front sill damage

Offside Front sill damage

Offside Rear anti roll link hitting shock absorber

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s n/s front snbframe support bush

Pass 12 Aug 2019 72,492 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 72,392 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 72,072 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 71,857 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 69,845 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 May 2014 69,784 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 69,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 69,035 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 61,294 miles

off side rear tyre is wearing out from the inner edges.

Pass 27 May 2009 53,751 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2008 49,974 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 49,974 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 43,553 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 43,553 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 38,656 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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R483 SWO is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R483 SWO, 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 R483 SWO registered?

R483 SWO is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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