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A6 XGT

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

46,052 mi
Last recorded46,052 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 XGT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 46,052 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

general corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 18 Sep 2024 45,904 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

corrosion underneath various parts

Pass 23 Aug 2023 45,519 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 45,216 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 44,587 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 44,342 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 43,902 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 42,630 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front stabilizer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 41,559 miles

Central Vehicle structure has slight corrosion off side center floor has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides jacking points (6.1.A.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel hand brake slight high (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both sides jacking points (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 39,712 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 38,168 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 36,862 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 36,848 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 35,369 miles

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

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

offside front brake sensor cable incomplete

Pass 6 Sep 2013 35,369 miles

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

offside front brake sensor cable incomplete

Pass 3 Sep 2012 34,201 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 32,602 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 31,306 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 31,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 30,472 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,465 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 28,940 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 28,929 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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 (7.1.2)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,531 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 27,530 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside

offside front tyre wearing on inside

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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A6 XGT is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 A6 XGT, 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 A6 XGT registered?

A6 XGT is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is A6 XGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 XGT shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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