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S13 RMH

1999 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

69,463 mi
Last recorded69,463 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider74,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS13 RMH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 69,463 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Also Noisy (6.1.2 (a))

Underneath Under Seal Treatment / General Corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2024 68,801 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-Body Corrosion (INC - All Coil Springs And Front McPherson Struts)

Pass 17 Apr 2023 67,842 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear lower rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 65,193 miles

front subframe corroded

rear suspension components corroded

slight play in offside rear lower rose bush

under vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2022 65,193 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

front subframe corroded

rear suspension components corroded

slight play in offside rear lower rose bush

under vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2022 65,184 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 64,440 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 64,419 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 64,165 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 64,161 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 63,823 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 61,184 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 58,236 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 56,412 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 54,359 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 51,294 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 49,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Dec 2011 49,395 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2011 47,128 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front brake disc corroding

nearside rear brake disc corroding

nearside rear tyre perishing and stepping 205/50/16

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 31 Dec 2010 47,080 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front brake disc corroding

nearside rear brake disc corroding

nearside rear tyre perishing and stepping 205/50/16

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2010 45,361 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 43,202 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 40,555 miles

Handbrake lever high

Pass 9 Jan 2007 37,964 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 37,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 35,509 miles

handbrake readings close to limit new discs and pads fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2006 35,504 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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S13 RMH is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 74,217 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 S13 RMH, 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 27 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S13 RMH is a 1999 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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