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H18 TCB

1999 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,267 mi
Last recorded49,267 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider74,217 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH18 TCB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 49,267 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 48,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 46,985 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 46,785 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 45,842 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS CORRODING . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES 2008 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD & DETERIORATING.(205-50X16Y)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR BOTTOM SUSPENSION ARM CORRODING. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 45,204 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2020 45,204 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 44,118 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Under engine cover fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 43,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded after plastic coating (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2017 42,543 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 42,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 41,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 41,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 38,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 38,954 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

2nd centre exhaust mount deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 36,917 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 35,399 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,650 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 32,183 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 32,183 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 29,960 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 29,960 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 27,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2007 24,775 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 21,645 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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H18 TCB is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 74,217 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 H18 TCB, 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 27 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H18 TCB registered?

H18 TCB is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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