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DIG 9612

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

76,408 mi
Last recorded76,408 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIG 9612
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 76,408 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 76,196 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 75,460 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 74,091 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 73,716 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 72,871 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 72,788 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 72,311 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 72,067 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 70,839 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 69,518 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2016 67,856 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 67,312 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 65,823 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 65,139 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 64,185 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 64,183 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2011 63,173 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 62,442 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 62,442 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 61,906 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 59,767 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 56,596 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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DIG 9612 is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 DIG 9612, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DIG 9612?

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What year was DIG 9612 registered?

DIG 9612 is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is DIG 9612 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIG 9612 shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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