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R873 DGN

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 DGN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides affected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp With hazard lights on (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces affected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both sides affected; tyres out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2026

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides affected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp With hazard lights on (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces affected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both sides affected; tyres out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2026

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber attachment arm affected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber attachment arm affected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Spring seating arm affected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides affected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides affected; outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp When hazard lights on (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both sides affected; tyres out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 63,885 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 63,835 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 63,784 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 63,782 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 63,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2016 62,331 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 62,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 62,463 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 62,123 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 61,706 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 61,313 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 58,712 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper rubbers split & in poor condition

brake fluid resovior damp

oil leak around gearbox area

powersteering resovior damp

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear top suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Fail 12 Sep 2009 58,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper rubbers split & in poor condition

brake fluid resovior damp

oil leak around gearbox area

powersteering resovior damp

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear top suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Pass 25 Sep 2008 58,117 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 58,067 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil level low

Pass 13 Mar 2007 54,053 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Mar 2006 50,402 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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R873 DGN is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R873 DGN, 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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R873 DGN is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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