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R118 WGM

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,546 mi
Last recorded102,546 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 WGM
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 102,546 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 102,546 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 102,112 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 101,667 miles

front tyres starting to perish

rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 21 Jun 2016 100,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 100,904 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm inner and outer joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 100,217 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 96,787 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear side lights interacting slightly with indicators

Fail 5 Apr 2013 96,761 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

near side rear lower rear suspension arm inner bush shows play and the outer bush shows extensive play.

off side rear lower rear suspension arm inner and outer bush's show play.

Fail 5 Mar 2013 96,595 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear side lights interacting slightly with the indicators

Pass 8 Mar 2012 95,910 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 95,910 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 95,510 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 92,495 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 89,365 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 84,500 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 81,700 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 81,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 76,386 miles

Nearside 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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R118 WGM is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R118 WGM, 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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R118 WGM is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 23 May 1998.

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