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R562 MNJ

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,854 mi
Last recorded103,854 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR562 MNJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 103,854 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 103,605 miles

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2022 103,403 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 101,265 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 100,942 miles

o/s/f tyre perrished

Fail 20 May 2017 100,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre perrished

Pass 12 Apr 2010 100,917 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front number plate slightly defaced

off side and near side rear lower suspension arms rusty

Pass 21 May 2007 99,603 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 99,473 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

front no plate starting to fade

Pass 11 Apr 2006 86,050 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 86,050 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R562 MNJ is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R562 MNJ, 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 R562 MNJ registered?

R562 MNJ is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R562 MNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R562 MNJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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