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R854 ORU

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,745 mi
Last recorded59,745 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR854 ORU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 59,745 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 56,307 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 56,283 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2012 56,283 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 56,147 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 53,788 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 51,775 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside rear tyres wearing low

Pass 21 Nov 2006 48,725 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 40,151 miles

slight play o/s/f lower suspension arm ball joint

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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R854 ORU is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R854 ORU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R854 ORU?

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What year was R854 ORU registered?

R854 ORU is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R854 ORU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R854 ORU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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