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R48 WGM

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

150,660 mi
Last recorded150,660 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 WGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 150,660 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 150,660 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 150,315 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 147,769 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

boot floor corroded

boot wont open

rear underside of vehicle very rusty

Fail 24 Aug 2016 147,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

boot floor corroded

boot wont open

rear underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 19 Aug 2015 144,556 miles

All suspension components corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Radiator support corroded

Spare wheel well corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2015 144,555 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

All suspension components corroded

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Radiator support corroded

Spare wheel well corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 143,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

The rear fuel pipes are corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2014 143,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

The rear fuel pipes are corroded

Fail 19 May 2014 143,153 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 142,036 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2012 142,036 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 141,916 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

The inner c.v boot is split on the offside

Pass 26 Jan 2011 138,717 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

The inner c.v boot on the o/s is split

Fail 20 Jan 2011 138,716 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

The inner c.v boot on the o/s is split

Pass 25 Jan 2010 131,386 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

wiper intermitant opperation faulty, but outside MOT

Fail 20 Jan 2010 131,361 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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)

wiper intermitant opperation faulty, but outside MOT

Pass 15 Jan 2009 124,131 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape.

l/h front cv boot split

Fail 8 Jan 2009 124,131 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape.

l/h front cv boot split

Pass 20 Dec 2007 115,475 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 115,475 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 103,346 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 103,346 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 88,244 miles

r/h rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Sep 2005 88,244 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

r/h rear tyre perished

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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R48 WGM is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 R48 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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R48 WGM is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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