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R875 JNO

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

79,154 mi
Last recorded79,154 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR875 JNO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 79,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 77,705 miles

Front bonnet stays weak

Nearside Front 2.7mm

Offside Front 2.6mm smooth inner edge

Fail 6 Feb 2023 77,705 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front bonnet stays weak

Nearside Front 2.7mm

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front 2.6mm smooth inner edge

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2021 77,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped and scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake lever travel is high

rear brake readings are low

Fail 4 May 2021 77,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped and scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake lever travel is high

rear brake readings are low

Pass 3 Mar 2020 75,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 75,892 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2016 75,302 miles

oil leak

under side covered in wax oil.

under side rusty in parts.

Fail 4 Jun 2016 75,278 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 73,852 miles

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

radiator leaking

Pass 15 Jul 2013 71,320 miles

Oil leak

underside of car rusty

Pass 29 May 2012 67,372 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 67,155 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 67,155 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 66,921 miles

WHEN HAND BRAKE IS OFF N/S AND O/S CALIPER LEVERS ARE NOT ON STOPS

Fail 28 Jul 2010 66,772 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 64,519 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 64,519 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 61,927 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 61,913 miles

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 58,798 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 58,795 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 55,429 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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R875 JNO is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 R875 JNO, 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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R875 JNO is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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