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R845 NAE

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,564 mi
Last recorded98,564 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR845 NAE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 98,564 miles

Central Lower Middle exhaust rubber mounting missing.

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides, slightly perished. (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Slight play. (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded The connections to the regulator valve. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear The plastic pad designed to receive the bump stop is loose due corrosion.

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed Chaffing on sub frame. (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 98,536 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both sides. (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Central Lower Middle exhaust rubber mounting missing.

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides, slightly perished. (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Slight play. (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded The connections to the regulator valve. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear The plastic pad designed to receive the bump stop is loose due corrosion.

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed Chaffing on sub frame. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Middle exhaust box rubber mounting deteriorated.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 97,474 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 93,129 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 89,174 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 84,843 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 84,843 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 83,084 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 80,461 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 80,452 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 76,033 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 76,030 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 74,167 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 74,166 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2008 71,501 miles

front brake disc inner surfaces corroded

rear brake disc inner surfaces corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2007 68,477 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 64,294 miles

O/S/R/Tyre to be checked,out of shape.

Pass 11 Jan 2006 52,119 miles

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

front indicators slight loss of colour †nearside front wheel rim buckled inside †rear exhaust rusty

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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R845 NAE is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red 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 R845 NAE, 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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R845 NAE is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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