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S385 DGT

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,994 mi
Last recorded76,994 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS385 DGT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 76,994 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 76,947 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both side (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both side (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Apr 2021 76,924 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

brake discs starting to rust

exhaust mounting rubbers starting to split

front brake hoses starting to perish

front indicator bulbs starting to discolour

nearside front suspension lower ball joint slight movement

nearside front tyre outer side wall starting to crack/ perish and small cuts

noise from engine

offside front tyre outer side wall starting to crack/ perish

offside rear shock absorber slightly damp

offside steering track rod end slight play

rear foot brakes performances slightly low

sill panels slight damage

suspension coil springs starting to rust

Pass 16 May 2017 76,908 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 76,904 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 75,871 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 75,871 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 70,430 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 63,217 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 63,887 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 57,936 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 51,352 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 45,674 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,696 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 43,693 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 42,125 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 42,119 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 40,516 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 40,516 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 36,394 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 36,388 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S385 DGT is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S385 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.

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What year was S385 DGT registered?

S385 DGT is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 21 December 1998.

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