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LJH 587W

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,106 mi
Last recorded68,106 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJH 587W
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 68,106 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 66,535 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 66,535 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 63,357 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 63,301 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front floor corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front sill corroded and holed but not in prescribed area

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 59,160 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 55,876 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

very strong advisory that the nearside front floor /sill is corroded just outside a prescribed area

Fail 13 Oct 2015 55,861 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

very strong advisory that the nearside front floor /sill is corroded just outside a prescribed area

Pass 21 Oct 2014 55,015 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 55,012 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 54,327 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 53,757 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 53,757 miles

Nearside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 53,320 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 52,451 miles

Advise nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 17 Sep 2009 51,856 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 51,856 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise nearside fropnt tyre low on outer edge

Pass 9 Aug 2008 51,504 miles

Advise nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 50,708 miles

Corrosion to nearside sill not within a prescribed area.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 50,079 miles

Nearside sill starting to corrode.

Play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint almost excessive.

Pass 11 Jun 2005 48,624 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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LJH 587W is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LJH 587W, 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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LJH 587W is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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