The road tax status for R140 DGN is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R140 DGN?

The MOT for R140 DGN is valid and due for renewal on or before 13 May 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of R140 DGN?

The recorded mileage for R140 DGN is 104,274 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R140 DGN ULEZ compliant?

No, R140 DGN does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider 2.0L Petrol · R140 DGN

R140 DGN

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider (2.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 1998. Recorded mileage 104,274 miles. MOT expired on 13 May 2026.

Make & Model: ALFA ROMEO SPIDER
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 13 May 2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 104,274 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1998

Engine

1970cc

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R140 DGN Key Findings

30 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2025
104,274 miles recorded at latest MOT
10 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)

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R140 DGN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Nov 2026, 11:29

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30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider (R140 DGN) between February 2006 and May 2025.

The record contains 20 passes and 10 failures.

The most recent test on 15 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 52 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.

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R140 DGN Mileage History

01/02/200628,709 mi
31/01/200732,404 mi+3,695 mi
31/01/200732,404 mi
18/02/200838,973 mi+6,569 mi
09/02/200940,122 mi+1,149 mi
02/02/201044,359 mi+4,237 mi
27/04/201045,357 mi+998 mi
20/04/201153,761 mi+8,404 mi
21/04/201153,761 mi
14/04/201262,533 mi+8,772 mi
19/04/201374,407 mi+11,874 mi
26/04/201374,794 mi+387 mi
11/07/201487,089 mi+12,295 mi
13/07/201595,077 mi+7,988 mi
17/07/201595,077 mi
27/06/201696,445 mi+1,368 mi
02/07/201696,446 mi+1 mi
14/07/201798,428 mi+1,982 mi
28/07/201798,430 mi+2 mi
20/07/201899,240 mi+810 mi
13/08/201899,244 mi+4 mi
15/08/201899,244 mi
18/07/2019100,761 mi+1,517 mi
21/07/2020101,300 mi+539 mi
02/08/2021102,086 mi+786 mi
10/08/2022102,759 mi+673 mi
17/08/2022102,766 mi+7 mi
26/09/2023103,838 mi+1,072 mi
06/05/2025104,263 mi+425 mi
15/05/2025104,274 mi+11 mi

Average of roughly 3,919 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

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/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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