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R834 CGP

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

66,535 mi
Last recorded66,535 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 CGP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 66,535 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 65,589 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 65,589 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 64,318 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 64,316 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake disc rusty condition

Fail 6 Jul 2009 61,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Jul 2009 61,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Feb 2008 62,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 62,046 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 54,370 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 50,326 miles

near side front tyre outer side wall cut

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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R834 CGP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R834 CGP, 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 R834 CGP registered?

R834 CGP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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