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J4 UAB

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,859 mi
Last recorded61,859 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 UAB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2009 61,859 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 59,980 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise: play in n/s/f bottom ball joint.

Fail 15 Aug 2008 59,980 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise: play in n/s/f bottom ball joint.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 58,483 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 57,417 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2005 54,264 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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J4 UAB is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J4 UAB, 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 J4 UAB registered?

J4 UAB is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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