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S474 DHT

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Black Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,076 mi
Last recorded102,076 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS474 DHT
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 102,076 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020
Pass 9 Jan 2019 99,260 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 99,246 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 98,200 miles

Front brake discs worn and corrodded

eml on dash

Fail 30 Oct 2017 98,200 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front brake discs worn and corrodded

eml on dash

Pass 17 Oct 2016 98,016 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 95,624 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 91,090 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear tyres cracking but not tho to the cords

Pass 1 May 2013 90,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres cracks between treads

Pass 15 May 2012 90,310 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 85,889 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 85,889 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2010 89,373 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 88,793 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 88,213 miles

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

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

plastic sill trims fitted to vehicle

Pass 14 May 2007 86,890 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 77,100 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 77,100 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Air Bag light on

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

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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S474 DHT is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Black with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S474 DHT, 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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S474 DHT is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 21 October 1998.

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