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R51 KDL

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,777 mi
Last recorded99,777 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 KDL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 99,777 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 99,328 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 98,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 98,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 97,176 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 97,169 miles

Brake valve leaking rear load sensing valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking bleed screw (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 96,533 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 96,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 95,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 94,888 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 94,738 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 94,492 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 94,308 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 93,731 miles

Airbag light permantly illuminated (fail item after april 2012)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 93,731 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Airbag light permantly illuminated (fail item after april 2012)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 93,329 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 92,599 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 91,345 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 105,204 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 89,873 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 88,828 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 88,826 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2006 88,815 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front 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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R51 KDL is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R51 KDL, 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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R51 KDL is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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