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R629 KVV

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,110 mi
Last recorded100,110 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 KVV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 100,110 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 100,066 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 99,930 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 99,708 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 99,318 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 99,000 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 98,814 miles

advise , brakes , steering , suspension and chassis components corroding

advise , off side number lamp dim

advise , operation of hazard light switch

advise , wiper operation smeary

Pass 16 Jul 2018 98,618 miles

advise , brakes , steering , suspension and chassis components are corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2017 98,219 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 98,100 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 98,100 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 98,081 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Jun 2010 96,457 miles

general under body floor pan corrosion

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2009 93,824 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 93,816 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 20 May 2008 90,154 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 20 May 2008 90,154 miles

offside rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 22 May 2007 78,012 miles

neaside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside door mirror glass cracked

offside rear tyre cracked between treads

rear brake discs corroded and slightly pitted

rear trailing arm bushes cracked and debonding

slight play in rear antiroll bar link arms

Pass 10 Jul 2006 68,408 miles

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

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

both front door mirrors damaged

offside door mirror cracked

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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R629 KVV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R629 KVV, 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 R629 KVV registered?

R629 KVV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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