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S383 FKP

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Green Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,486 mi
Last recorded92,486 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS383 FKP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 92,486 miles

corrosion various parts of underbody and components

deterioration some bushes

rear arm bushes moved sideways but no play

Fail 20 Apr 2018 92,476 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

corrosion various parts of underbody and components

deterioration some bushes

rear arm bushes moved sideways but no play

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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S383 FKP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Green with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S383 FKP, 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 S383 FKP registered?

S383 FKP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S383 FKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S383 FKP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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