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S298 NBL

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,666 mi
Last recorded67,666 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS298 NBL
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 67,666 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 67,666 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 62,716 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

engine dieseling

Fail 7 Feb 2008 62,707 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

engine dieseling

tracking recommended

Pass 8 Feb 2007 54,016 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 49,319 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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S298 NBL is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S298 NBL, 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 S298 NBL registered?

S298 NBL is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 October 1998.

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