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S20 YEL

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,808 mi
Last recorded86,808 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 YEL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 86,808 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 85,207 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 85,207 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 81,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 80,952 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 80,807 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 80,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2013 79,672 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 78,813 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 78,803 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2010 64,559 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 59,149 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 48,720 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 38,417 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 32,360 miles

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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S20 YEL is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S20 YEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S20 YEL registered?

S20 YEL is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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