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S116 FAP

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,793 mi
Last recorded48,793 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS116 FAP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 48,793 miles

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

General age related corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Nov 2025 48,784 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

General age related corrosion on underside of vehicle

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking Brake performance efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 44,332 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 40,845 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 40,845 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust broken (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 34,776 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 33,880 miles

Coolant leak Offside of the radiator ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush appears to have started seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front lower ball joint rubber perishing

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 31,787 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 31,038 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 30,468 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 29,884 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 28,411 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 28,167 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 27,749 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 27,309 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 26,872 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 26,587 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 26,388 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 26,256 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 26,111 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 26,111 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 25,826 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 25,414 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 25,410 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S116 FAP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S116 FAP, 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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What year was S116 FAP registered?

S116 FAP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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