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R787 AVX

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,668 mi
Last recorded47,668 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 AVX
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 47,668 miles

Offside fgront brake disc corroded & pitted on inner surface.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 47,295 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 47,295 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 46,546 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 46,546 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 45,545 miles

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

front shockabsorber dust covers split

plastic sill covers fitted

slight play in steering rack

Fail 9 Jun 2011 45,545 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front shockabsorber dust covers split

plastic sill covers fitted

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Jun 2010 44,519 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all 4 brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 22 Jun 2010 44,519 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

all 4 brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Jul 2009 42,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 42,928 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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 1 Jul 2008 38,629 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 31,964 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 29,994 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 29,994 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 23,087 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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R787 AVX is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R787 AVX, 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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R787 AVX is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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