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R617 OTD

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

65,889 mi
Last recorded65,889 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR617 OTD
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 65,889 miles

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

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

front discs rusty

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 17 Aug 2011 65,888 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

front discs rusty

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 7 Sep 2010 63,531 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 63,303 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake discs are worn..front section and centre box on exhaust poor condition..offside headlamp would not adjust...rear suspension arms very rusted...o/s/f inner cv gaiter split..

Pass 26 Aug 2009 57,516 miles

rear brake pads worn..advise replace 4-5000 miles..o/s headlamp on lower limits..centre stop lamp2 bulbs non op

Fail 18 Aug 2009 57,515 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

o/s headlamp beam on lower limits..centre stop lamp 2 bulbs non-op..offside inner cv boot split...

Pass 21 Aug 2008 50,050 miles

crack in screen .....high level brake light has 2 bulbs out.....o/s/f inner cv boot split.....both front tyres very low.....front discs low

Fail 20 Aug 2008 50,046 miles

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

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

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

crack in screen .....high level brake light has 2 bulbs out.....o/s/f inner cv boot split.....both front tyres very low.....front discs low

Pass 24 Aug 2007 40,585 miles

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

front brake discs worn

nearside rear brake disc pitted by corrosion at inner edge

rear brake pads wearing thin

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2006 32,818 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)

tracking check recomended.

unable to check outer sills due to protectors being fitted.

Fail 24 Aug 2006 32,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

tracking check recomended.

tyre size 205/60/15 VR

unable to check outer sills due to protectors being fitted.

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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R617 OTD is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R617 OTD, 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 R617 OTD registered?

R617 OTD is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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