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R587 HHP

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,532 mi
Last recorded112,532 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 HHP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2016 112,532 miles

Impact damage underneath to sub frame strengthening plates.

Several oil leaks.

Fail 18 Feb 2016 112,532 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both wiper blades split.

Impact damage underneath to sub frame strengthening plates.

Several oil leaks.

Pass 3 Feb 2015 108,036 miles

Both wiper blades split but still clearing windscreen.

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2014 101,706 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2014 101,700 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2013 93,598 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 93,598 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 85,925 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2011 85,924 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 79,506 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake discs are worn

Pass 7 Jan 2011 79,506 miles

all brake discs are worn

Pass 22 Jan 2010 74,577 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 74,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2008 71,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 71,148 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 71,141 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 71,126 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 71,126 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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R587 HHP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R587 HHP, 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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R587 HHP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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