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S335 HGP

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,869 mi
Last recorded115,869 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS335 HGP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 115,869 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 112,741 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 111,944 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 110,597 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 108,137 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 108,136 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 106,134 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 105,046 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 105,044 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 103,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 97,850 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 97,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 91,456 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Oct 2016 91,455 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 85,809 miles

front brake discs poor

front exhaust pipe rusty and small blow/leak

oil leak(gearbox)

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 15 Oct 2015 85,808 miles

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

front brake discs poor

front exhaust pipe rusty and small blow/leak

oil leak(gearbox)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Oct 2014 80,220 miles

centre exhaust box corroded and deterioating

o/s front indicator bulb starting to deterioate

oil leak

slight blow from front pipe

slight lip front brake discs

Pass 10 Oct 2013 74,058 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pad wear light on

Pass 11 Oct 2012 67,448 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 67,448 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 64,122 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 59,382 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2009 54,265 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 54,263 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

hand brake cable wear and stretching....

suspension bushes oil contamination...

Pass 14 Oct 2008 48,337 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 42,622 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 42,620 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 37,470 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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S335 HGP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S335 HGP, 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 S335 HGP registered?

S335 HGP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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