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S344 DHU

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,411 mi
Last recorded52,411 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS344 DHU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2021 52,411 miles

parking brake performance just met ( car unused for several months)

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

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

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

suspension components and underside areas corroded but do not appear significantly weakened

Pass 16 Apr 2018 52,398 miles

tyres starting to crack on sidewalls

Pass 18 Jun 2014 50,536 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all 4 tyres starting to 'craze' on sidewalls

Pass 10 Jul 2012 48,649 miles

Front wiper blades splitting but still clearing screen effectively

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 46,252 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 44,599 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 40,220 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 34,899 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 32,134 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 28,688 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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S344 DHU is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S344 DHU, 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 S344 DHU registered?

S344 DHU is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 27 October 1998.

Is S344 DHU safe to buy?

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