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R965 LRB

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

96,876 mi
Last recorded96,876 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 LRB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 96,876 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 96,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 92,982 miles

various areas of surface rust on underside of vehicle.

Pass 4 Jun 2012 92,123 miles

nearside front brake disc poor condition

nearside rear brake disc poor condition

Fail 30 May 2012 92,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front brake disc poor condition

nearside rear brake disc poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2011 90,425 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 9 Jun 2010 88,539 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS NAIL IN MAIN TREAD AREA. SPARE WHEEL SOFT.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 88,539 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS NAIL IN MAIN TREAD AREA. SPARE WHEEL SOFT.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 85,931 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 84,028 miles

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

fan belt cracked

Fail 1 Apr 2008 84,028 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fan belt cracked

Pass 1 Mar 2007 80,792 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 80,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Feb 2007 80,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Inner brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2006 76,741 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN BADLY ON INSIDE EDGES.BUT STILL WITHIN LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 76,741 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN BADLY ON INSIDE EDGES.BUT STILL WITHIN LEGAL REQUIREMENTS.

Fail 3 Mar 2006 76,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R965 LRB is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R965 LRB, 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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R965 LRB is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 April 1998.

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