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R768 HMV

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

55,186 mi
Last recorded55,186 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR768 HMV
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 55,186 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all front suspension components have general corrosion

both front tyres are slightly out of shape

Fail 24 Apr 2018 55,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all front suspension components have general corrosion

both front tyres are slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Apr 2017 52,474 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 52,474 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,018 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 49,748 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 49,103 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 48,575 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 48,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 47,865 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 46,439 miles

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

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

front discs corroded on inner surfaces

Fail 17 May 2011 46,439 miles

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

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

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

front discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 9 Jun 2010 44,759 miles

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 41,977 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges. front discs corroded.

Fail 5 Jun 2009 41,977 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres worn on inside edges. front discs corroded.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 40,150 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 6 Jun 2007 38,885 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner surface outer curcumfrence

both front tyres worn on inner edge

rear suspension bushes sprayed with oil

Pass 30 May 2006 37,170 miles

slight corrosion on front discs. †front tyres worn on inside edge.

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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R768 HMV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R768 HMV, 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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R768 HMV is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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