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R59 GBR

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,170 mi
Last recorded70,170 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR59 GBR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 70,170 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 70,170 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 67,032 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 62,504 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 58,692 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 58,692 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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R59 GBR is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R59 GBR, 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 R59 GBR registered?

R59 GBR is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is R59 GBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R59 GBR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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