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S270 TUH

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,690 mi
Last recorded39,690 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS270 TUH
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2015 39,690 miles

Nearside & offside front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 19 Sep 2014 37,374 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 35,464 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 28,926 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 26,172 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 25,606 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 24,884 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 24,099 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 22,911 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 21,656 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 19,920 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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S270 TUH is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S270 TUH, 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 S270 TUH registered?

S270 TUH is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 22 September 1998.

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