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R58 LRC

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,360 mi
Last recorded69,360 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 LRC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 69,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 69,360 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2021 69,357 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 69,356 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 68,414 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 65,918 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 65,227 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 65,227 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 65,056 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 63,612 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 63,094 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,595 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 61,949 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 60,827 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Nov 2009 59,767 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 58,049 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2007 55,461 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 52,873 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 47,644 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2005 47,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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R58 LRC is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R58 LRC, 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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R58 LRC is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 3 July 1998.

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