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R905 AEL

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

10,258 mi
Last recorded10,258 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 AEL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 10,258 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 10,212 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 10,001 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 30 May 2023 10,000 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 9,798 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Fail 26 Aug 2022 9,798 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal spongy

Pass 30 Nov 2020 9,789 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 9,776 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 9,768 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 9,768 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 9,756 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 9,741 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 9,741 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 9,729 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 9,631 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 9,477 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 9,407 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 9,330 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 9,312 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 8,796 miles

sills not checked side skirts fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2009 8,796 miles

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

sills not checked side skirts fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2008 8,102 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 7,825 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 7,127 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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R905 AEL is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R905 AEL, 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

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What year was R905 AEL registered?

R905 AEL is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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