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S282 LBK

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

76,012 mi
Last recorded76,012 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS282 LBK
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2021 76,012 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 76,012 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 75,189 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 73,620 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 71,138 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 69,980 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 67,838 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 65,827 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 63,312 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 63,312 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 59,592 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 55,492 miles

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

air bag light on

both front tyres wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

slight ply in coloum

Pass 22 Nov 2007 49,206 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 43,771 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 43,662 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 39,748 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 39,748 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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S282 LBK is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S282 LBK, 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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S282 LBK is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S282 LBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S282 LBK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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