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Y126 RNC

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,362 mi
Last recorded35,362 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 RNC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 35,362 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 May 2013 35,358 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)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 33,120 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 30,793 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 30,791 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2008 30,424 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 30,424 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 29,256 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 27,423 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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Y126 RNC is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y126 RNC, 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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What year was Y126 RNC registered?

Y126 RNC is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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