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R962 LTO

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,305 mi
Last recorded75,305 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 LTO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 75,305 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 75,143 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 74,881 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 73,747 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 72,137 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 70,894 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 68,682 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 65,692 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 65,368 miles

slight blow front pipe

vehicle lowered

Pass 27 May 2015 64,378 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 64,376 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 62,317 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 59,175 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear tyres stepped on inside edge

Pass 21 Jun 2012 56,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 56,888 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 53,812 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 53,812 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2009 50,861 miles

Brake Fluid Appears Low

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Off Side Front Headlamp Glass Holed But NOT Affecting Beam Output

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,583 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 43,793 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 43,793 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 41,620 miles

Both front shock absorber dust cover split †Rear exhaust section front silencer outer skin is rusted through. †N/S headlamp lens is stone chipped

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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R962 LTO is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R962 LTO, 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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R962 LTO is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 23 July 1998.

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