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L30 RGE

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Blue Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

30,128 mi
Last recorded30,128 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 RGE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 30,128 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 29,679 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 29,673 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 28,889 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2015 28,889 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 27,376 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)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 26,361 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 25,036 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 24,258 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 23,567 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 22,825 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 21,945 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 20,559 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 18,647 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)

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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L30 RGE is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Blue with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L30 RGE, 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 L30 RGE registered?

L30 RGE is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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