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R777 WJM

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

72,039 mi
Last recorded72,039 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR777 WJM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,039 miles

front tyres heavily perished and cracked on outer sidewalls

Fail 21 Mar 2017 72,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres heavily perished and cracked on outer sidewalls

Pass 22 Mar 2016 70,587 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 70,587 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 69,021 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 68,965 miles

Corrosion to offside and nearside floors

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 68,959 miles

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

Corrosion to offside and nearside floors

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 68,837 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 68,602 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 68,446 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 68,442 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 67,833 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 66,954 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front brake pad warning lamp wire damaged

Fail 16 Sep 2008 66,954 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front brake pad warning lamp wire damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2007 64,163 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 56,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both sides front tyres worn low on edges

both sides rear lower suspension arms rusting

front brake pad wear indicater wires broken

nearside front wheel rim slightly buckled

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers

Fail 19 Jun 2006 56,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both sides front tyres worn low on edges

both sides rear lower suspension arms rusting

front brake pad wear indicater wires broken

nearside front wheel rim slightly buckled

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers

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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R777 WJM is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R777 WJM, 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 R777 WJM registered?

R777 WJM is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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