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R706 PRA

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests36 (19 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate52.8%

Mileage

120,044 mi
Last recorded120,044 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 PRA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 17 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 120,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2026 120,044 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 118,961 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2025 118,961 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2024 117,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 117,973 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 117,905 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2022 116,908 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2022 116,883 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all discs poor condition

all tyres perished

general corrosion to underbody and all suspension

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2021 114,756 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 114,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 113,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 May 2019 112,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 110,784 miles

Outer sills covered with plastic trims

Parking brake only just passed

Rear Outer part of parking brake cable deteriorated

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Off side and near side (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 110,784 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Bolt fitted but not holding the sub-frame tight to the chassis (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill end / wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Outer sills covered with plastic trims

Parking brake only just passed

Rear Outer part of parking brake cable deteriorated

Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Off side and near side (4.2.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 110,768 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting missing (7.1.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded mid to rear sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside door strap retaining pin missing

Pass 31 Mar 2016 107,414 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly nosie

Fail 31 Mar 2016 107,414 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly nosie

Pass 24 Apr 2015 103,552 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished and getting low

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear drop link corroded

Offside rear tyre getting close to warning bars

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 103,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

All over body corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside rear tyre perished and getting low

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear drop link corroded

Offside rear tyre getting close to warning bars

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 100,601 miles

rear chassis corroded.

Fail 3 Feb 2014 100,600 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear chassis corroded.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 98,184 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 98,184 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 96,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 12 Jan 2012 96,640 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

Pass 16 Feb 2011 93,102 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F MIRROR DAMAGED

O/S/F WIPER SPLIT

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2011 93,096 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F MIRROR DAMAGED

O/S/F WIPER SPLIT

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2010 91,684 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 91,684 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 89,522 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 89,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 87,002 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 82,503 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 76,791 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 76,558 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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R706 PRA is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.8%.

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 R706 PRA, 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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R706 PRA is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 16 July 1998.

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