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R81 LMW

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

50,520 mi
Last recorded50,520 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 LMW
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 50,520 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 49,243 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 48,704 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 48,442 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 47,430 miles

various slight corrosion

Pass 7 Jul 2021 47,295 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 46,848 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 46,848 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 45,621 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 43,813 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 42,565 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 43,002 miles

corrosion on under side of vehicle

front tyres low

Pass 19 Feb 2015 40,456 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 38,863 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 36,269 miles

front brake discs wearing low

light rust on rear lower suspension arms

Pass 12 Mar 2012 33,530 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 32,638 miles

light rust on suspension arms

Fail 10 Mar 2011 32,638 miles

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

light rust on suspension arms

Pass 9 Mar 2010 31,718 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 30,328 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 29,191 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 27,760 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 27,760 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 24,377 miles

nearside rear tyre on 2mm bar

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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R81 LMW is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R81 LMW, 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 R81 LMW registered?

R81 LMW is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R81 LMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R81 LMW shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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