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R124 PPE

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,509 mi
Last recorded91,509 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR124 PPE
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 91,509 miles

Central Front Coil spring corroded Both NSF and OSF (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Coil spring corroded Both NSR and OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 91,413 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 91,413 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 91,296 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 91,108 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 90,673 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near by the joint with flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 90,673 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near by the joint with flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 89,457 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 89,457 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 88,589 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 87,431 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 86,710 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Nov 2013 84,917 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 84,917 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 83,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Sep 2012 83,537 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)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2011 82,816 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 81,386 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 80,295 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 52,850 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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R124 PPE is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R124 PPE, 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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R124 PPE is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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