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S210 JAR

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Grey Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

149,890 mi
Last recorded149,890 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS210 JAR
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 149,890 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 147,203 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 147,203 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 144,687 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 141,111 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 137,437 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 134,084 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 130,735 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 130,694 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill under car (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 125,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 125,014 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 119,163 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 113,986 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 109,009 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 103,619 miles

o/s/r bump stop distorted

slight play o/s/r lower arm inner bush

Pass 16 Apr 2010 96,574 miles

o/s rear bump stop distorted

slight play in n/s ball joint

tail pipe corroded

Pass 6 May 2009 90,470 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 85,311 miles

front tyres wearing heavily on inside edges

Fail 17 Apr 2008 85,151 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres wearing very heavily on inside edges

Pass 28 Apr 2007 78,812 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 70,949 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 70,725 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs worn advise to change asap.

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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S210 JAR is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Grey with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S210 JAR, 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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S210 JAR is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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