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R49 GVE

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,942 mi
Last recorded66,942 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 GVE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 66,942 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 66,639 miles

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyre's in poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2016 65,606 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 63,705 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2014 62,446 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 60,380 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 60,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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R49 GVE is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red 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 R49 GVE, 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 R49 GVE registered?

R49 GVE is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 6 June 1998.

Is R49 GVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R49 GVE 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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