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S338 DGT

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,336 mi
Last recorded95,336 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS338 DGT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 95,336 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 94,629 miles

park brake requires adjustment or repair just at limit of effort

Pass 6 Sep 2024 93,960 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 93,960 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 92,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 91,715 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 91,715 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 90,300 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 88,818 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 88,317 miles

Parking brake will very soon require attention

Pass 14 Aug 2018 87,442 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discsrusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 86,151 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 86,151 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 85,232 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2016 85,232 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear/centre section (7.1.2)

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 84,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 83,618 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 83,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 82,030 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 80,767 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 79,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2010 77,762 miles

Offside and Nearside rear registration plate lights slightly dim

Fail 16 Aug 2010 77,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside and Nearside rear registration plate lights slightly dim

Pass 6 Aug 2009 75,981 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 74,318 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 67,076 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 54,719 miles

stone chip in o/s headlamp

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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S338 DGT is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S338 DGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S338 DGT registered?

S338 DGT is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 20 November 1998.

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