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R109 ANO

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

47,056 mi
Last recorded47,056 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 ANO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 47,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 47,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 46,120 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 45,028 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 44,193 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 43,638 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 43,002 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 41,723 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 40,812 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 39,899 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 38,432 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 37,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s and o/s/r suspension arms very rusty

Pass 22 May 2013 36,699 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 35,632 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 34,918 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 65,036 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 65,036 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 32,254 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 30,804 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 28,081 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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R109 ANO is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R109 ANO, 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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R109 ANO is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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