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R638 WJB

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

146,524 mi
Last recorded146,524 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 WJB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 146,524 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 143,769 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 143,769 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 140,720 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 140,719 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 137,309 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 137,267 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge 225/40 zr18 92w budget (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 134,673 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 134,669 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 133,118 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 133,118 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 130,906 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres perishing on tread

Fail 21 Sep 2012 130,906 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s and o/s rear tyres perishing on tread

Pass 20 Sep 2011 128,873 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 128,873 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 126,974 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 126,974 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 124,194 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 124,194 miles

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

o/s inner c/v boot split

Pass 14 Apr 2008 121,016 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 121,016 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 118,400 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 117,284 miles

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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R638 WJB is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R638 WJB, 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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R638 WJB is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 6 June 1998.

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