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R722 KCW

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,638 mi
Last recorded99,638 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR722 KCW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 99,638 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 99,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 18 Mar 2019 99,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear suspension components corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 20 Mar 2018 98,417 miles

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 97,853 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 97,001 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 96,012 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 88,510 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 80,316 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 75,486 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 73,277 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 73,266 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 69,127 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 21,232 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 65,985 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 65,985 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 61,998 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 61,998 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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R722 KCW is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R722 KCW, 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 R722 KCW registered?

R722 KCW is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R722 KCW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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