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S164 AHJ

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,507 mi
Last recorded77,507 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS164 AHJ
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 77,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2019 77,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 75,633 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 73,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 72,369 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 71,496 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 70,480 miles

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

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 70,480 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 69,613 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 68,055 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 63,761 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 60,233 miles

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

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

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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S164 AHJ is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S164 AHJ, 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 S164 AHJ registered?

S164 AHJ is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S164 AHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S164 AHJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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