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R691 BJO

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,784 mi
Last recorded125,784 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR691 BJO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 May 2013 125,784 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front 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)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on suspension

Pass 13 Apr 2012 124,574 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Heavy surface corrosion affecting front and rear suspension areas

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 124,572 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Heavy surface corrosion affecting front and rear suspension areas

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 122,402 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 122,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2010 118,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2009 115,682 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 115,593 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2008 111,427 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 110,891 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2007 107,419 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 107,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 May 2006 104,660 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 100,802 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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R691 BJO is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R691 BJO, 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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R691 BJO is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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