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R898 NBN

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,629 mi
Last recorded86,629 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 NBN
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 86,629 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 86,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 83,871 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 80,763 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 76,192 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 75,543 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 74,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2010 74,615 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2009 72,960 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 72,960 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 72,273 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 72,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 71,278 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 71,278 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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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R898 NBN is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R898 NBN, 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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R898 NBN is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 13 February 1998.

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