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R524 UDD

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,692 mi
Last recorded93,692 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 UDD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 93,692 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 93,690 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 87,224 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 87,223 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 84,655 miles

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

small split front wiper blades

Pass 4 Dec 2013 79,866 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2013 79,866 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 75,332 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge suggest tracking

Evidence of an oil leak

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 69,020 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner tread

offside rear handbrake lever on caliper not returning to rest when brake released

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner tread

Fail 29 Nov 2011 68,985 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner tread

offside rear handbrake lever on caliper not returning to rest when brake released

offside rear tyre wearing uneven on inner tread

Pass 2 Nov 2010 65,562 miles

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

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

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

both front shock absorber dust covers perrished

neraside front brake disc inner face corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2009 60,563 miles

corroded areas on floor

Fail 21 Nov 2009 60,447 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

corroded areas on floor

Fail 6 Nov 2008 56,080 miles

FRONT AND REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE RUBBING SLIGHTLY

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Nov 2008 56,080 miles

FRONT AND REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE RUBBING SLIGHTLY

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2007 47,922 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 47,207 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 47,156 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside hand brake cable nipple corroded.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 43,851 miles

oil leak from under engine.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both rear lower suspension arm inner bushes seperated.

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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R524 UDD is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R524 UDD, 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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R524 UDD is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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