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S340 VYC

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

51,395 mi
Last recorded51,395 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS340 VYC
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 51,395 miles

Engine under tray slightly loose

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both shock cover gaiters deteriorated

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 51,395 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine under tray slightly loose

Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both shock cover gaiters deteriorated

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2025 50,420 miles

Front Lower Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2024 49,354 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2023 47,798 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 47,654 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 47,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 47,444 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2020 47,444 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 47,304 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 47,036 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 46,964 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 46,483 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 45,303 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 44,273 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 41,864 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 41,083 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 39,639 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 38,741 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 36,524 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 29,419 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 28,019 miles

both rear suspension arms inner bushes bonding starting to fail

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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S340 VYC is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S340 VYC, 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 S340 VYC registered?

S340 VYC is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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