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S468 LPO

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,351 mi
Last recorded131,351 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS468 LPO
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2014 131,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight corrosion o/s/front floor as marked, (not holed)

slight corrosion to n/s and o/s floor mouldings as marked (not holed)

wipers poor performance

Pass 26 Sep 2013 128,517 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyre treads worn to 2.5mm [legal limit 1.6mm]

offside front foglight missing

Fail 26 Sep 2013 128,517 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyre treads worn to 2.5mm [legal limit 1.6mm]

offside front foglight missing

Pass 3 Sep 2012 123,801 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 113,251 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 113,205 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 10,465 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 94,505 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 83,413 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 77,934 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 77,934 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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S468 LPO is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 S468 LPO, 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 S468 LPO registered?

S468 LPO is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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