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R974 STA

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,181 mi
Last recorded111,181 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 STA
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 111,181 miles

front brake hose slight corrosion

plastic sills fitted

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2017 111,181 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake hose slight corrosion

plastic sills fitted

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2017 111,180 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)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both silencers leaking( corroded) (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets insecure and pipe leaking (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside outer sill and floor slight corrosion

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside floor and sill slight corrosion

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear corrosion to rear suspension iron work

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 111,137 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 111,137 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits out side of machine limits at times (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)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. unable to ajust (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front tyre pressures low

Pass 2 Jun 2014 107,936 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 105,525 miles

exhaust corroded

general vehicle corrosion starting

n/s/r fog lamp inop

Fail 5 Feb 2013 105,524 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

bonnett safety catch seized

exhaust corroded

general vehicle corrosion starting

n/s/r fog lamp inop

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2011 102,071 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

brakes slightly grabbing

nail offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre nail,wearing edges

Fail 28 Nov 2011 102,071 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear coil springs corroded

brakes slightly grabbing

nail offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre wearing

nearside rear tyre nail,wearing edges

offside front tyre cut outer wall

Pass 18 Oct 2010 98,714 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 98,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 94,511 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 94,511 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 89,241 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 89,241 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 87,312 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 87,312 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

slight play in steering

underbody surface rust

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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R974 STA is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R974 STA, 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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R974 STA is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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