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S52 HRP

1998 Alfa Romeo Spider

Silver Petrol 1970cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

39,542 mi
Last recorded39,542 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider77,205 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS52 HRP
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 39,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside front wearing inner bands (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 26 Mar 2025 38,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaks

Fail 14 Mar 2025 38,246 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaks

Pass 22 Mar 2024 37,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front sill damaged by jack

Nearside Front strut protective boot torn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut protective boot torn

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated not urgent (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 37,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slightly damaged by jack

Nearside Front strut protective boot torn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front strut protective boot torn

Offside Outer cv boot leaking slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2022 35,600 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play minor (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 35,600 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play minor (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2015 35,595 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 35,512 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 35,509 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 35,381 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 35,381 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S52 HRP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider in Silver with a 1,970cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S52 HRP, 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 S52 HRP registered?

S52 HRP is a 1998 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 28 November 1998.

Is S52 HRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S52 HRP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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