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S260 CEB

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Yellow Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,065 mi
Last recorded123,065 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS260 CEB
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 123,065 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 121,429 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 119,350 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 119,336 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 119,336 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Airbag light on

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 119,326 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 119,315 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 115,976 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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S260 CEB is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Yellow with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S260 CEB, 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 S260 CEB registered?

S260 CEB is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S260 CEB safe to buy?

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