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BIG 2262

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

94,785 mi
Last recorded94,785 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 2262
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 94,785 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover cracking

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 94,709 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 94,703 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 94,700 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 94,694 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 94,673 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 94,672 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 94,579 miles

oil leaks

Pass 20 Jul 2018 93,928 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 93,928 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested noise from engine area (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and misshapen slightly

Pass 8 May 2015 92,993 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 92,992 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)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 92,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2014 92,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2013 91,664 miles

front exhaust support bracket slightly deterioated

oil leak gearbox area

Pass 8 Mar 2013 91,664 miles

front exhaust support bracket rubber bush broken away (exhaust still suported

oil leak gearbox area

Fail 7 Mar 2013 91,664 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

front exhaust support bracket rubber bush broken away (exhaust still suported

o/s/r tyre found soft

oil leak gearbox area

Pass 19 Mar 2012 91,664 miles

oil leak engine/gearbox area

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 91,323 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 90,420 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 90,260 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 89,752 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 89,752 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 87,835 miles

nsf bottom ball joint has slight play

Pass 6 Apr 2006 86,956 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 86,929 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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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BIG 2262 is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BIG 2262, 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 BIG 2262 registered?

BIG 2262 is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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